Egypt defeats Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw and advances to the World Cup round of 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Emam Ashour gave Egypt a 13th-minute lead and Mohamed Hany’s own goal equalized for Australia in the 55th minute, leaving the match level through extra time.Mohamed Salah scored a composed panenka in the shootout while Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their penalties, and Australia’s Mathew Ryan, introduced before the kicks, made no saves.Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive kick before 70,244 spectators as
Egypt secures its first
World Cup knockout victory and now awaits the winner of
Argentina versus Cape Verde.