Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Egypt secured its first ever knockout‑stage victory at a World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot‑out against Australia on Tuesday. The match, which remained deadlocked at 1‑1 after regular time, was decided when Mohamed Salah calmly converted a panenka to give Egypt a 4‑2 advantage in the shoot‑out, sealing a 4‑2 penalty win.
The triumph propels the Pharaohs into the round of 16, where they will meet the winner of the Argentina versus Cape Verde fixture. The result marks a historic milestone for Egypt, which had never previously progressed beyond the group stage in a World Cup tournament.
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