International Desk, Jul 3 (EFE).- 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.
Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt. However, Mohamed Hany scored an own goal in the 55th minute, his second in this World Cup, evening the score at 1-1.
The two teams were all square in the 30 minutes of extra time, and the game went to a shootout.
Egypt made all four of their spot kicks.
Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed for Australia.
Egypt will now face the winner of Friday’s later game between Argentina and Cape Verde. EFE
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