Egypt secured a hard-fought 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

The match, held at Dallas Stadium, saw both teams display resilience, with Egypt's Hossam Abdelmaguid sealing the win after Australia's Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their spot-kicks.

The first half was marked by Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah's return from injury, though Australia's Cristian Volpato posed an early threat with a close-range strike.

The second half saw a dramatic own goal by Mohamed Hany, leveling the score, before a tense extra-time period where Egypt's Anwar Marmoush and Australia's Jackson Irvine both missed chances.The penalty shootout highlighted Egypt's composure, with Abdelmaguid's decisive strike ensuring their progression.The result marks Egypt's first World Cup knockout victory, showcasing their determination under pressure.