Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday in Alrlington, Texas.

Egypt defeated Australia in a thrilling game that was decided in penalty shootout to qualify for the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. One moment that went viral from the game actually came after the match finished.

CAIRO – Celebrations swept across Egypt on Friday evening after the national football team reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history, defeating Australia, 4-2,

Patrick Beach revealed he was not informed about Australias late goalkeeper switch before the penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Egypt progress to the round-of-16 game in Atlanta on July 7, where they will face the winner of Argentina’s game with Cape Verde,

Australia head coach Tony Popovic took a big risk ahead of a World Cup penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday, July 3, making a goalkeeper change at the end of extra time. It didn't work out. Popovic pulled Patrick Beach and replaced him with Mat Ryan,