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Egypt Makes World Cup Knockout History

Published July 3, 2026 · Updated July 3, 2026 · Fox Sports

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

Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their fourth World Cup appearance. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in the shootout, while Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan failed to stop any of Egypt's four penalty attempts. sweetbonanza-app.com

Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead in the 13th minute, before Australia equalized in the 55th when Egypt defender Mohamed Hani scored an own-goal, becoming the first player to score two own-goals in the same World Cup. Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta.

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