World Cup 2026: Salah's Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach last 16
- Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 in a shootout to reach the World Cup last 16.
- A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas.
- Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt, before teammate Mohamed Hany became the first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup tournament, allowing Australia to even the score.
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- Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 in a shootout to reach the World Cup last 16.
- A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas.
- Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt, before teammate Mohamed Hany became the first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup tournament, allowing Australia to even the score.
Sources: France 24, Al Jazeera