Egypt advance to Round of 16 after beating Australia in shootout

The Pharaohs have won a knockout match at the World Cup for the very first time.

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Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupAFP3 Jul, 2026 09:10 PM4 mins to readNZ Herald sports reporters Alex Powell and Cam McMillan join Ryan Bridge TODAY to discuss the All Blacks and the latest from the World Cup. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.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 this morning (NZ time).

A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after

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Egypt advance to Round of 16 after beating Australia in shootout

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