Egypt secured a historic World Cup knockout victory over Australia in a penalty shootout, advancing to the last 16.The match, held in Texas, ended 1-1 after extra time, forcing a decisive shootout.Egypt's Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty, while Mohamed Salah, despite a lackluster performance, chipped in the final spot-kick.Australia's Harry Souttar missed the first penalty, and 18-year-old defender Lucas Herrington hit the crossbar.The result marks Egypt's first World Cup knockout win, with Salah hailing it as a historic moment.The Socceroos, aiming to avoid an upset against Cape Verde, face a tough next challenge.The match highlighted both teams' resilience, as neither had previously won a knockout game at the men's World Cup.

Salah's emotional reaction and Abdelmaguid's composure in the shootout underscored the significance of the win for Egypt, who now prepare for their next clash against Argentina.