Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time ever.The match, held at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026, ended 1-1 after extra time, forcing a decisive shootout.Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty, while Mohamed Salah, despite a lackluster performance, contributed to the victory.Australia's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was brought on late as a gamble, but the Socceroos struggled in the shootout.Egypt's triumph marks their first World Cup knockout stage appearance, with a potential clash against Lionel Messi's Argentina looming.The victory highlights Egypt's resilience against a determined Australia, who had previously eliminated Cape Verde in the group stage.Key moments included Emam Ashour's early goal, a controversial own goal by Mohamed Hany, and Lucas Herrington's missed penalty.The Pharaohs' success underscores their growth as a footballing nation, overcoming challenges in both regular time and extra time.