Egypt defeated Australia in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a draw, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). It is the first time Egypt has won a knockout match in the World Cup, advancing to the round of 16.
Egypt has secured a historic first: a knockout-stage win at the World Cup, beating Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time. The result, reported by Ben Goldfriend (N12), puts Egypt into the round of 16 for the first time in the nation's World Cup history. The match followed a 1-1 draw in regulation that forced extra time and eventually penalties; the exact scorers and penalty sequence are not yet detailed in the initial report.
The Zioneer had previously noted celebrations in Gaza when Egypt drew with Australia earlier in the tournament. Egypt's prior World Cup record includes a group-stage win over Belgium (1-0) earlier this month, which was also their first ever World Cup victory — this knockout win marks another milestone.
The full penalty shootout order and Egypt's opponent in the round of 16 have not been reported yet.
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