Egypt Defeats Australia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Egypt has advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Australia. The match, held at Dallas Stadium, concluded with Egypt winning the shootout 4-2 following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

This historic win secures Egypt's first appearance in the knockout stage of the tournament since 1934. The team now awaits the outcome of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde to learn their next opponent.

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Egypt lead Australia 1-0 at half-time in Dallas.

Egypt took the lead in the 13th minute when Ashour scored after a free-kick deflected off an Australian defender and fell to him in the box. This goal was significant as it was Egypt's first in a direct elimination phase since 1934.

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Australia have only won one of 15 previous men's World Cup matches when conceding first (D2 L12), which was a 3-1 victory over Japan in 2006.

Australia managed to equalize in the 55th minute through an own goal by Egypt's Mohamed Hany during a set-piece situation. This own goal marked the 13th of the 2026 World Cup, setting a new record for the most own goals in a single tournament edition, surpassing the 12 recorded in 2018.

In the penalty shootout, Egypt converted four of their attempts, while Australia only managed two successful penalties. Australia's hopes were dashed as defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their crucial spot-kicks.

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Mohamed Hany's own goal to bring Australia level is the 13th of the 2026 World Cup, the most own goals ever in a single edition.