HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 | History Defined

Mohamed Salah Comes to the Fore in 2026 World Cup Caught Between Eras

A jubilant, if injured, Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt to extend the theme of this World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

ARLINGTON - ​Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties ‌and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends support to Socceroo Lucas Herrington after last-32 shootout miss

Australia’s players and an unlikely ally have rallied around the young defender after he missed his penalty in the defeat to Egypt

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 on penalties): World Cup 2026 last 32 player ratings

Socceroos defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington stood firm before missing in the shootout, while Emam Ashour scored early for Egypt

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win

Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires

Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, as Australia switched keepers for the shootout but missed two of their spot-kicks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Who is Mat Ryan? Australia's World Cup shootout goalkeeper

Mat Ryan was substituted on during Australia's clash with Egypt

FourFourTwo · Jul 3

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 on pens): Hossam Abdelmaguid sends Pharaohs through to World Cup last-16

Egypt will face the winners of Argentina vs Cape Verde in the next round

Evening Standard · Jul 3

World Cup 2026: Salah's Egypt beat Australia in penalty shootout to reach last 16

Mohamed Salah coolly tucked away a panenka penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to clinch their first win in a World Cup knockout match, after their round of 32 match finished even at 1-1. They will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16.

France 24 · Jul 3

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

AAP · Jul 3