World Cup – Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties to advance to the Round of 16

In another match of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Egypt, the "Pharaohs," took the lead with a goal from Imam Ashur, but were equalized by an own goal in the second half. However, they eventually defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Round of 16.

Five minutes into the match, Australia created an attacking opportunity when Chirkati received a pass from Volpato and broke through to the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball struck the post. In the 7th minute, Jordan Bosz received the ball and entered the penalty area, but his shot was saved by an opposing player.

In the 13th minute, Salah took a free kick, and Imam Ashur's shot was blocked. Shortly after, Kalim Hafez chipped the ball into the box, and Imam Ashur headed it in, giving Egypt a 1-0 lead. In the 15th minute, Australia's attack was cleared, and Connor Metcalf's shot was also blocked.

In the 21st minute, Egypt launched an attack. Mustafa Giko received the ball and entered the penalty area, but his low shot went wide. In the 34th minute, Ilankunda passed the ball back to Aziz Besic, who received it and fired a low shot, but the ball was caught by Egyptian goalkeeper Mustafa Shubir.

In the first half stoppage time, Eden O'Neill delivered a cross, and Ilankunda headed the ball but it went wide.

At the start of the second half, Egypt launched the first attack. Manchester City striker Malmush received a pass from Mustafa Giko and fired a shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 55th minute, Eden O'Neill took a free kick, and Egyptian defender Mohamed Hani inadvertently headed the ball into his own net while attempting to clear it, leveling the score at 1-1 for Australia.

In the 61st minute, Ilankunda received the ball outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball was blocked by an opposing player. In the 73rd minute, Egypt's cross was cleared, and Imam Ashur received the ball and took a long-range shot, but it went wide.

In the 81st minute, Conor Metcalfe received a pass from Jackson Irving and took a shot, but it was cleared by an opposing player. In stoppage time of the second half, Salah delivered a cross, and Rami Labia headed the ball towards goal, but it was saved by Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach.

In the 93rd minute of extra time, Malmush passed the ball to Salah, who unleashed a powerful shot that went wide. In the 103rd minute, Imam Ashur received a pass from Mohammed Hani and took a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 112th minute, Salah orchestrated an attack, and Imam Ashur's long-range shot was cleared.

Since the two sides could not determine a winner in regulation time, the match went to penalties. In the first round, Harry Suta took his penalty but missed, and Mahmoud Sabel then scored. In the second round, Jackson Irving and Rami Rabia both scored.

In the third round, Avi Mabil converted a penalty, while Salah also scored. In the fourth round, Lucas Herrington's penalty hit the post, but Abdulmajid scored.

Egypt ultimately defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the round of 16.

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