Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt
Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
July 7, 2026 at 07:13 PMEgypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
July 7, 2026 at 09:33 PMArgentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland
Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.
July 12, 2026 at 04:35 AMEgypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground - Reuters
Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground Reuters
July 8, 2026 at 11:57 PMSwitzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 - Reuters
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 Reuters
July 7, 2026 at 11:55 PMFernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback
Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
July 7, 2026 at 06:19 PM