Egypt made history in their fourth World Cup appearance by securing their first-ever knockout stage victory after defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

The match, held in Atlanta, saw Hossam Abdelmaguid score the decisive penalty, with Egypt’s other scorers including Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia, and Mohamed Salah, who overcame a hamstring injury.Australia’s goalkeeper Mathew Ryan failed to stop any of Egypt’s four penalties after replacing starter Patrick Beach in extra time.The win marks a significant milestone for Egypt, who now face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16.The match also saw a notable own goal by Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, who became the first player to score two own goals in the same World Cup.Australia’s Harry Soutar and Lucas Herrington missed critical penalties, with Herrington hitting the crossbar on his fourth attempt.This victory underscores Egypt’s resilience and marks a turning point in their World Cup campaign.