Egypt produced a historic performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a hard-fought 1-1 draw to secure a place in the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history. The victory marks Egypt’s first-ever win in a World Cup knockout match.
The match remained level after 120 minutes, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout. Egypt held their nerve from the spot, converting all four of their penalties, while Australia missed two crucial attempts. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty to seal a memorable victory for the Pharaohs.
The result is one of the biggest achievements in Egyptian football history and keeps their World Cup dream alive. Led by captain Mohamed Salah, Egypt showed resilience and composure under pressure to overcome a determined Australian side and book their place among the tournament’s final 16 teams.
Egypt will now face Argentina in the Round of 16 as they look to continue their remarkable World Cup journey and create even more history on football’s biggest stage.
