Match report
Egypt edge out Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in a World Cup round of 32 tie at AT&T Stadium, with Hossam Hassan's side booking their place in the next round after 120 goalless minutes beyond the opener.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 13th minute, finishing off an assist from Karim Hafez to give the away side a lead they held into the second half. Australia levelled on the 55th minute mark through an own goal from Mohamed Hany, and the score stayed level at 1-1 through the remainder of normal time and an extra period that produced no further goals.
With neither side able to find a winner in 120 minutes, the tie went to a shootout, which Egypt won 4-2 to advance. Australia had enjoyed more of the ball throughout, and Tony Popovic's side also had the greater attacking threat on paper before spot-kicks decided the outcome.
Ashour scored the only goal from open play, netting in the 13th minute and finishing with a match rating of 7.9, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Australia dominated possession with 58% of the ball to Egypt's 42%, yet it was Egypt who progressed courtesy of the shootout.
Australia and Egypt drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1). Egypt won the penalty shootout 4–2.
Australia met Egypt in the World Cup (Round of 32). Kick-off was Friday, 3 July 2026, 18:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium. Referee: Gustavo Tejera.
Key moments
- 13' Goal: Emam Ashour (assist: Karim Hafez) — 0–1 · Watch Emam Ashour's goal video (13')
- 55' Goal (own goal): Mohamed Hany — 1–1 · Watch Mohamed Hany's goal video (55')
Starting line-ups
Australia (3-4-2-1)
- 18 P. Beach
- 25 Lucas Herrington
- 19 Harry Souttar (c)
- 3 Alessandro Circati
- 16 Aziz Behich
- 13 Aiden O'Neill
- 22 Jackson Irvine
- 5 Jordan Bos
- 8 Connor Metcalfe
- 20 Cristian Volpato
- 17 Nestory Irankunda
Egypt (4-4-2)
- 23 O. Shobeir
- 15 Karim Hafez
- 5 R. Rabia
- 2 Y. Ibrahim
- 3 M. Hany
- 22 Omar Marmoush
- 19 M. Attia
- 14 H. Fathy
- 8 Emam Ashour
- 11 M. Ziko
- 10 Mohamed Salah (c)
What the press said
🚨🇪🇬 OFFICIAL: Mo Salah, Man of the Match for Egypt vs Australia. https://t.co/ort7u3zPnb
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🚨🇪🇬 OFFICIAL: EGYPT QUALIFY TO WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16! ✨ Australia are out after penalties. Who’s been your Man of the Match? https://t.co/QMqNULqFmi
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Egypt into the R16 after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia. A first ever World Cup knockout game victory, and Egypt will now face Argentina or Cape Verde.🇪🇬 https://t.co/KIG1CvNSdi
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About this match
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- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Australia vs Egypt?
Australia and Egypt drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1). Egypt won the penalty shootout 4–2.
›Who scored in Australia vs Egypt?
Emam Ashour (13') for Egypt; Mohamed Hany (55') (own goal) for Australia.
›Where can I watch Australia vs Egypt highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Australia 1–1 Egypt are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.