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Egypt makes history with first World Cup knockout round win, defeating Australia on penalties
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.
The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes and Egypt won 4-2 on penalties.
Egypt opene...
Key takeaway Egypt opened the scoring in the 13th minute through a brilliant header from Emam Ashour, who snuck behind the Australian defense and powerfully directed the ball into the bottom left corner.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.
The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes and Egypt won 4-2 on penalties.
Egypt opene...
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