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World Cup 2026: Salah's Egypt beat Australia in penalty shootout to reach last 16

By FRANCE 24
World Cup Egypts Ashour celebrates after scoring the opener against Australia. -  Getty Images via AFP
SAT, 04 JUL 2026
Egypt's Ashour celebrates after scoring the opener against Australia. - © Getty Images via AFP

Hossam Abdelmaguid tucked away ‌the winning penalty for Egypt after Australia, still chasing a first World Cup knockout win, missed ⁠two.

Earlier, Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt, before teammate Mohamed Hany became the first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup tournament, allowing Australia to even the score at 1-1.

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