Egypt eliminated Australia from the World Cup 2026 on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Dallas after a thrilling penalty shoot-out that ended 4-2. The match, held at Dallas Stadium, was marked by dramatic moments, including an own goal by Australia’s Mohamed Hany and a late equalizer that forced extra time.
Match Overview: Egypt vs Australia
The fixture was a nail-biter, with both teams scoring once during regulation. Emam Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt in the 13th minute, heading in from a free kick. However, Australia equalized in the 55th minute when an attempt by Hany deflected into his own net.
Despite several close calls, including a stunning save from Egypt's goalkeeper Patrick Beach in the dying moments, neither team could secure the win in extra time, leading to a penalty shoot-out.
Penalty Shoot-Out Drama
In the shoot-out, Egypt displayed poise under pressure, converting all four of their penalties. Mohamed Salah capped off the victory with a confident Panenka kick, sending Australia home. Conversely, Australia faltered, with defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missing their attempts.
The final penalty by Abdelmaguid sealed the match, marking Egypt's first victory in a shoot-out after previously losing four.
Reactions from Players and Coaches
After the match, Salah expressed pride in the team's performance, stating, "It's history. I told the boys before the game, 'this is the biggest stage you can play in your life so just enjoy it.'" He reflected on his decision to take a Panenka penalty, asserting, "If someone was going to do it, it was going to be me."
Australia's coach Tony Popovic lamented the loss but praised his team's effort, saying, "We showed the world that Australian football is strong, and I'm devastated for them. Unfortunately, we go home and the World Cup ends for us."
Upcoming Matches for Egypt
With this victory, Egypt advances to the last 16, where they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde. The team will look to build on this momentum as they continue their World Cup journey.
- Match Date: July 3, 2026
- Location: Dallas Stadium
- Attendance: 70,244
- Final Score: Egypt 1-1 Australia (Egypt wins 4-2 on penalties)
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