- Australia and Egypt drew 1-1, with Egypt advancing 4-2 on penalties. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached an exciting stage, with teams competing in the round of 16. The match between Australia and Egypt took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with both teams looking to advance to the next stage.
How it unfolded
The match began with Egypt taking the lead in the 13th minute, courtesy of a goal from Emam Ashour, assisted by Karim Hafez. This early goal gave Egypt the momentum, and they maintained their lead for most of the first half. However, Australia managed to equalize in the 55th minute, thanks to an own goal from Mohamed Hany. The score remained 1-1 at the end of regular time, leading to a penalty shootout.
Standout performers
The goal scorers in the match were Emam Ashour for Egypt and Mohamed Hany, who scored an own goal, resulting in a goal for Australia. Karim Hafez provided the assist for Egypt's goal.
Match facts
- Final score: Australia 1, Egypt 1 (Egypt advance 4-2 on penalties)
- Scorers: Emam Ashour (13') for Egypt, Mohamed Hany (own goal, 55') for Australia
- Bookings: Haissem Hassan (105', yellow) and Yasser Ibrahim (120', yellow) for Egypt
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
What it means
Both Australia and Egypt will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with Egypt advancing to the next stage after winning the penalty shootout 4-2.