Egypt beat Australia on penalties to march into FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

​​​​​​Australia
Harry Souttar: MISSES
Jackson Irvine: SCORES
Awer Mabil: SCORES
Lucas Herrington: MISSES

Egypt
Mahmoud Saber: SCORES
Rami Rabia: SCORES
Salah: SCORES
Hossam Abdelmaguid: SCORES

EGYPT WINS PENALTY SHOOTOUT 4-2

Australia 1-1 Egypt

Mohamed Salah cuts in from the right and slips a clever pass to Emam Ashour, who turns sharply inside the box and fires at goal. A crucial deflection sends the shot behind for a corner, keeping the score level at 1-1.

Marwan Ateya unleashes a long-range effort that takes a wicked deflection off Harry Souttar's heel, wrong-footing the goalkeeper. But Patrick Beach reacts superbly, adjusting quickly to dive left and make a vital save to keep Australia level at 1-1.

Marwan Ateya unleashes a long-range effort that takes a wicked deflection off Harry Souttar's heel, wrong-footing the goalkeeper. But Patrick Beach reacts superbly, adjusting quickly to dive left and make a vital save to keep Australia level at 1-1.

Neither side is showing much urgency as extra time wears on. Egypt are seeing more of the ball but struggling to create clear openings, while Australia are content to sit deep and defend. Penalties are looking increasingly likely.

The Pharaohs are searching for a crucial late goal. Ahmed Hassan drives into the box from the right, skips past Aziz Behich, but his low cross across the face of goal has too much pace and evades everyone, allowing Australia to clear the danger.

Egypt win the ball high up the pitch, and Mohamed Salah finds himself in space inside the penalty area. The Liverpool star looks set to score, but he lifts his effort well over the crossbar

Australia 1-1 Egypt

Extra-time incoming!

Egypt go direct with a long ball into the box, and Ramy Rabia rises highest to power a close-range header towards goal. Patrick Beach produces a sensational one-handed save to tip the effort over the bar and keep Australia level. From the resulting corner, Mohamed Salah fires a follow-up effort on target, but Beach is well positioned to gather comfortably.

Australia 1-1 Egypt

Egypt finally carve out a rare attack as Ahmed Hassan cuts in from the right and curls a dangerous cross into the box. Patrick Beach reacts quickly, charging off his line to punch the ball clear under pressure and keep the scores level at 1-1.

The tempo has dipped as fatigue sets in. Karim Hafez goes down with cramp and is forced off, with Trézéguet replacing him as Egypt make an attacking switch in search of a winner.

The Socceroos are firmly in control now, pinning Egypt deep inside their own half and relentlessly searching for a second goal. Egypt are struggling to keep possession or build any meaningful attacks, while Mohamed Salah has been largely anonymous.

Mohamed Hany's own goal to bring Australia level is the 13th of the 2026 World Cup, the most own goals ever in a single edition. Hany is also only the second player to score two own goals at a single men's World Cup, after Bulgaria's Ivan Vutsov in 1966.

Australia have looked the stronger side since the restart, playing with greater urgency and intensity. Nestory Irankunda forces a shooting chance on the edge of the box, but Egypt scramble to block the effort. The Socceroos are also dominating the physical battle, winning key aerial duels and second balls.

Australia are back on level terms, and it's come from a dangerous set-piece. A teasing free-kick from Aiden O'Neill is whipped into the heart of the penalty area, forcing Egypt's defence into a mistake. Under pressure, Mohamed Hany gets the decisive touch and inadvertently heads the ball into his own net.

A high ball into the box causes confusion as Harry Souttar and Connor Metcalfe challenge in the air, with the final touch flashing just wide of the back post. The action stops immediately as Mohamed Hany goes down after the collision, prompting urgent medical attention. After a brief delay, the Egyptian defender is back on his feet and able to continue.

Egypt burst forward straight from the restart with a slick attacking move, and Omar Marmoush weaves his way into the box with a brilliant run. However, with only the goalkeeper to beat, he drags his effort wide, squandering a golden opportunity to double the lead.

Australia 0-1 Egypt

Australia looks absolutely dangerous in the dying minutes of the first half, seizing complete control of the match. The Pharaohs are desperately throwing bodies on the line, with heavy challenges flying in to deny the Socceroos' fluid moves. Jordan Bos and Cristian Volpato are looking lethal down the flank, repeatedly unlocking the Egyptian defense and pushing for an equalizer

Volpato explodes into a brilliant sprint down the right flank, cutting sharply inside onto his left foot just outside the 18-yard box. He unleashes a curling effort toward the far corner, but it skips just wide of the post!

Australia 0-1 Egypt

A stoppage in play as Alessandro Circati catches Emam Ashour in the face with a stray elbow while trying to dribble out from the back. Egypt is awarded a free-kick in a very dangerous position, but the subsequent delivery is completely wasted and cleared.

Australia strings together a brilliant move inside the box! Nestory Irankunda smartly lays the ball off to the rushing Aziz Behich, who hits a fierce, first-time drive. He drills it low, aiming for the bottom-left corner, but Mostafa Shobeir gets down brilliantly to block the shot.

Australia whips a dangerous free-kick directly into the center of the box. A quick strike flies on target, but Egyptian keeper Mostafa Shobeir handles it comfortably. It wouldn't have counted anyway—the referee blows his whistle for an Australian foul

Play halts as Mohamed Hany goes down on the turf, clutching his knee in obvious pain after attempting a sliding tackle. The Egyptian medical staff is rushing onto the pitch to check on the right-back.

Australia 0- 1 Egypt

The momentum has completely swung. Egypt is utterly dominating possession now, aggressively hunting for a quick second goal to put this match to bed. Australia looks completely rattled, struggling to rediscover that bright, dangerous spark they showed in the opening five minutes.

Omar Marmoush showcases a gorgeous first touch to bring down a raking long diagonal ball. He skips effortlessly inside his marker and bends a wicked shot toward the far corner. It looks destined for the back of the net, but Australian skipper Harry Souttar throws his massive frame in the way to make a vital block

Egypt completely botches a clever free-kick routine, looking to have wasted the chance. But Emam Ashour stays alive, sneaking completely unmarked into the box to meet the recycled cross. He guides a brilliant, low header right into the bottom corner, leaving a diving Patrick Beach with absolutely no chance!

Australia 0-0 Egypt. Egypt yet to register single shot this game. 

Australia continues to hold the upper hand in these opening exchanges. They look incredibly dangerous every time they transition, with a specific focus on overloading the right-hand side.

Cristian Volpato turns on the style! Finding a pocket of space between the Egyptian lines, the Sassuolo winger drives forward and unleashes a ferocious, venomous strike from well outside the box. It’s a beautifully clean strike that has goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir beaten, but it whistles just over the crossbar

Australia are making their intentions clear right from the opening whistles, looking to dictate the tempo by dominating early possession.

Referee Gustavo Tejera blows his whistle, and we are officially underway in Arlington! Egypt, wearing their classic red shirts and black shorts, get the ball rolling. Australia, sporting their iconic gold and green, immediately drop into their compact defensive shape.

Australia: Patrick Beach, Jordan Bos, Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar, Lucas Herrington, Aziz Behich, Cristian Volpato, Jackson Irvine, Aiden O'Neill, Connor Metcalfe, Nestory Irankunda.
Egypt: Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez, Marwan Ateya, Hamdi Fathi, Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, Emam Ashour, Omar Marmoush.

Australia booked their place in the knockout stage after finishing second in their group.
Match 1: Australia 2-0 Turkey (Win)
Match 2: USA 2-0 Australia (Loss)
Match 3: Australia 0-0 Paraguay (Draw)

Egypt secured second place in their group after an unbeaten group-stage campaign.
Match 1: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
Match 2: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Win)
Match 3: Egypt 1-1 Iran (Draw)

Australia (expected XI): Beach; Italiano, Circati, Souttar, Burgess, Bos; Metcalfe, O'Neill, Irvine; Irankunda, Toure.
Egypt (expected XI): Shobeir; Hany, Rabia, Fathy, Fatouh; Attia, Lasheen, Ashour; Salah, Trezeguet, Marmoush.

The final day of the Round of 32 features a highly anticipated cross-continental clash. The winner of this match punches their ticket to the Round of 16 in Atlanta, where they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde.

• Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
• Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST / 11:30 PM IST
• Stadium: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)