Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16 for first time at World Cup

According to RFI, Egypt has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the tournament's history. The North African nation defeated Australia on penalties to earn a berth in the last sixteen. It's a historic breakthrough after multiple World Cup campaigns without progressing past the group stage.

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