Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, centre, celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match against Australia at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Friday.
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
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.
Lionel Messi's Argentina loom next for Egypt, as long as the reigning champions avoid a massive upset against tournament debutants Cape Verde in their last-32 encounter.
The Pharaohs will celebrate anyway having reached this stage of a World Cup for the first time ever.
