With heavyweights Senegal, Ghana, and South Africa out, a penalty shootout triumph over the Socceroos transforms Egypt into the continent's ultimate shining light ahead of the knockout phase.

Egypt and Australia meet Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 on the line, as two teams that exceeded...

Egypt, Cape Verde, and Ghana aim to join Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16, hoping to extend Africa's presence in the knockout stages.

3 African countries will be looking to extend the continent's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday as Egypt, Cape Verde and Ghana

Egypt and Australia are headed to a penalty shootout at the World Cup with their round of 32 match even at 1-1 through 120 minutes of play

Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.

Egypt will now play in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following...

The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time. Egypt proved better in the shootout, scoring four times.

Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

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

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties for their first World Cup knockout win. Blockchain ticketing and prediction markets highlight crypto's growing role at

Egypt wins its first World Cup knockout stage match against Australia. Elimination in the Round of 16 at 86% YES.

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.

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Egypt triumphs over Australia 4-2 on penalties, marking their first World Cup knockout win in a thrilling match.

Egypt beat Australia on penalties on Friday to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup for the first time.

Egypt edged past Australia in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Mohamed Salah converting his spot kick as two Australian defenders faltered after a 1-1 draw in extra time.

The Egyptian national team advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Friday after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout 4-2.

DUBAI: Egypt have beaten Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It was their first-ever knockout stage win. They now…

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : For all their dominance of African football, Egypt’s World Cup history has been underwhelming, so Friday’s success over Australia and progress to the…