Australia 2-4 Egypt: FIFA World Cup 2026. Egypt created fresh history in Dallas as they earned their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup finals, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
In their previous match, the Pharaohs had beaten New Zealand to record their first victory on the world stage. Now they are celebrating an Antipodean double after a shootout triumph secured by Hossam Abdelmaguid, after misses by Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington.
The Socceroos nearly made the perfect start when Cristian Volpato hit the top of the crossbar with an early long-range strike. Instead, they were soon trailing as Ashour struck in the second phase of a set-play after 13 minutes.
The midfielder’s own initial strike was charged down, but when Karim Hafez crossed the ball back into the box, Ashour stooped to head in at the far post. The 28-year-old had not scored for his country before arriving in North America but now has two World Cup goals.
Egypt would have won the game at the end of normal time but for a fantastic one-handed save by Patrick Beach to keep out Rami Rabia’s bullet header from a Mohamed Salah cross. Salah, passed fit amid concerns over a hamstring problem, then teed up Haissem Hassan for a shot foiled by a brilliant Souttar block.
Australia coach Popovic sent on substitute goalkeeper Mat Ryan in place of Beach just before the final whistle of extra time but to no avail as Egypt converted all their kicks – including a nerveless Panenka effort by Salah.