Egypt defeated Australia in a thrilling game that was decided in penalty shootout to qualify for the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. One moment that went viral from the game actually came after the match finished.

Patrick Beach revealed he was not informed about Australias late goalkeeper switch before the penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

It wasn’t a perfect game — mistakes were made and chances missed — and despite a gallant effort the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a cruel penalty shootout.

Mohammad Salah's Egypt take on the challenge of Harry Souttar's Australia in a knockout clash. Check real-time updates of the AUS vs EGY FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium

Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Egypt progress to the round-of-16 game in Atlanta on July 7, where they will face the winner of Argentina’s game with Cape Verde,

Egypt earned its first-ever knockout-round win at the FIFA men's World Cup in dramatic fashion on Friday. Mohamed Salah and Co. defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 tie through 120 minutes.