World Cup 2026: Salah's Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach last 16

According to France 24, Egypt has won its first World Cup knockout match, defeating Australia four to two on penalties in the round of thirty-two. After the match remained level at one to one through regular time, Mohamed Salah coolly converted a panenka penalty—a delicate chip down the center—to help secure the shootout victory. Egypt now advances to the last sixteen, facing either Argentina or Cape Verde.

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