Live Match: Egypt vs Australia — FIFA World Cup Round of 32 ClashLive
3 Jul 2026, 11:21 pm (46 days ago)· 4

Live Match: Egypt vs Australia — FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Clash

Egypt have eliminated Australia from the FIFA World Cup at the round of 32, winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both sides were locked at 1-1 at the end of extra time. It is Egypt's fourth-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, and they march into the next round.

Egypt have advanced past the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after beating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout. The two sides could not be separated in regulation time or extra time, with the score locked at 1-1 before the tie went to penalties.

How The Match Unfolded

Neither side managed to hold a lead through 90 minutes of regulation play, and the score stayed level at 1-1. The stalemate continued through extra time as both teams pushed for a winner without success. The contest was eventually settled in a penalty shootout, where Egypt showed the composure needed to win 4-2 and send Australia out of the tournament.

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A Landmark Moment For Egypt

The win carries significance beyond a single result. It marks the fourth chapter in Egypt's FIFA World Cup history, underlining the team's growing presence on the tournament's biggest stage. Coming through in a high pressure penalty shootout also reflects the squad's composure and preparation.

Other Round Of 32 Results

The same Round of 32 stage produced several other tightly contested matches. Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to book their place in the next round. Belgium fell behind before fighting back to secure a win over Senegal. England also defeated DR Congo 2-1 to confirm their spot in the next knockout stage. Taken together, these results show that most Round of 32 fixtures were decided late, in extra time, or on penalties, keeping the tournament on edge.

What Happens Next

With Round of 32 results now falling into place, the knockout stage picture for the tournament is becoming clearer. Egypt, along with the other winning teams, will now face their next opponents in the following round. For every team that has advanced, the path only gets tougher from here, since a single loss in the knockout stage means elimination from the tournament.

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Full time — Live Match: Egypt won 3-2

Key Updates 5

  • 126:27 Penalty Goal — Mohamed Salah puts Egypt in front
  • 125:21 Penalty Goal — Awer Mabil draws Australia level
  • 119:40 Yellow Card — Yasser Ibrahim cautioned for a poor foul
  • 104:06 Yellow Card
  • 54:09 — Own Goal! Hany's Blunder Levels It — Australia 1, Egypt 1
  1. 128:54 — Penalty Shootout over

    The penalty shootout has concluded. Final score: Australia 1(2), Egypt 1(4). Egypt go through.
  2. Corner

    128:53 Penalty Goal — Hossam Abdelmaguid seals it for Egypt

    Goal! Australia 1(2), Egypt 1(4). Egypt's Hossam Abdelmaguid drills a right-footed penalty into the bottom left corner, putting the result beyond doubt and sending Egypt into the next round.
  3. 127:28 Post — Lucas Herrington's penalty hits the bar

    Penalty missed! Still Australia 1(2), Egypt 1(3). Australia's Lucas Herrington sees his right-footed spot kick come back off the crossbar — a crucial miss at a pivotal moment in the shootout.
  4. Goal

    126:27 Penalty Goal — Mohamed Salah puts Egypt in front

    Goal! Australia 1(2), Egypt 1(3). Egypt's Mohamed Salah calmly strokes a left-footed penalty straight through the centre of the goal, giving Egypt a 3-2 advantage in the shootout.
  5. Goal

    125:21 Penalty Goal — Awer Mabil draws Australia level

    Goal! Australia 1(2), Egypt 1(2). Australia's Awer Mabil sends a right-footed penalty straight down the middle of the goal, levelling the shootout at 2-2.
  6. Corner

    124:24 Penalty Goal — Ramy Rabia gives Egypt a 2-1 lead

    Goal! Australia 1(1), Egypt 1(2). Egypt's Ramy Rabia places a right-footed penalty into the bottom left corner, handing Egypt a 2-1 lead in the shootout.
  7. Corner

    123:23 Penalty Goal — Jackson Irvine equalises for Australia

    Goal! Australia 1(1), Egypt 1(1). Australia's Jackson Irvine tucks a right-footed penalty into the top right corner, bringing the shootout back level at 1-1.
  8. Corner

    122:33 Penalty Goal — Mahmoud Saber opens Egypt's account

    Goal! Australia 1, Egypt 1(1). Egypt's Mahmoud Saber fires a right-footed penalty into the bottom left corner, putting Egypt on the scoreboard in the shootout.
  9. 121:22 Penalty Miss — Harry Souttar blazes over the bar

    Penalty missed. Australia's Harry Souttar sends his right-footed spot kick sailing over the crossbar. Australia are off to a disastrous start in the shootout.
  10. 120' — Penalty Shootout begins: Australia 1 Egypt 1

    The penalty shootout is now underway, with both sides deadlocked at 1-1 after extra time.
  11. 122:04 — Second half of extra time ends

    The second period of extra time has ended with the score still 1-1. The tie will now be decided from the penalty spot.
  12. 122:03 End Delay — Play ready to resume

    The interruption has been resolved and both sides are set to continue play on the pitch.
  13. 121:04 Miss — Mohamed Touré's effort drifts wide

    Attempt missed. Australia's Mohamed Touré gets a right-footed shot away from the centre of the penalty box after a set piece situation, but the ball drifts to the right and misses the target.
  14. 121:17 Delay — Yasser Ibrahim down with an injury

    Play has been halted as Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim requires attention after picking up an injury during the match.
  15. 121:17 Delay — Alessandro Circati also injured

    Another stoppage in play as Australia's Alessandro Circati has gone down with an injury and requires medical attention on the field.
  16. 121:03 Attempt Blocked — Circati header blocked

    Australia's Alessandro Circati attempts a header from the centre of the penalty area, but the effort is blocked. The chance was created by a cross from Ajdin Hrustic.
  17. 120:36 Substitution — Mahmoud Saber replaces Marwan Attia for Egypt

    Egypt ring a late change in extra time, with Mahmoud Saber coming on to replace Marwan Attia.
  18. 120' Added Time — One extra minute to be played

    The fourth official has indicated that one minute of added time will be added at the end of this period.
  19. Yellow Card

    119:40 Yellow Card — Yasser Ibrahim cautioned for a poor foul

    Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim is shown a yellow card by the referee after committing a reckless foul.
  20. Free Kick

    119:21 Free Kick — Foul given against Yasser Ibrahim

    Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim is penalised for a foul, handing Australia a free kick in a promising position.
  21. 118:45 — Australia make a late goalkeeping switch

    Australia reshuffle their goalkeeping personnel in the closing stages of extra time, with Mathew Ryan coming on to replace Patrick Beach between the posts.
  22. Free Kick

    117:59 — Egypt awarded a free kick in their own half

    Emam Ashour draws a foul and wins Egypt a free kick inside their own defensive half.
  23. Free Kick

    117:59 — Harry Souttar penalized for a foul

    Australia's Harry Souttar is called up for a foul, handing Egypt the resulting free kick opportunity.
  24. 117:30 — Mabil's long-range effort is blocked

    Awer Mabil attempts a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area for Australia, but the shot is blocked before it can trouble the keeper.
  25. Free Kick

    116:25 — Mohamed Hany gives away a foul

    Egypt's Mohamed Hany is penalized for a foul, surrendering possession to Australia via a free kick.
  26. Free Kick

    116:25 — Australia pick up a free kick in dangerous territory

    Awer Mabil earns Australia a free kick in the attacking half, setting up a potentially dangerous dead-ball situation.
  27. Corner

    114:43 — Egypt earn a corner off Lucas Herrington

    Lucas Herrington of Australia is responsible for conceding a corner, which is awarded to Egypt.
  28. Corner

    112:43 — Egypt win another corner off Souttar

    Harry Souttar concedes another corner for Australia, with Egypt maintaining their sustained attacking pressure.
  29. Corner

    111:45 — Egypt win a corner off Jackson Irvine

    Jackson Irvine concedes a corner for Australia, keeping Egypt's relentless push for the winning goal going.
  30. 111:08 — Ashour's effort blocked after Salah assist

    Mohamed Salah picks out Emam Ashour, who unleashes a left-footed strike from beyond the penalty area — but the shot is blocked and Egypt are denied.
  31. Corner

    111:10 — Souttar concedes yet another corner for Egypt

    Harry Souttar gives away yet another corner kick, with Egypt continuing to pile on the pressure during extra time.
  32. Free Kick

    108:54 — Lucas Herrington penalized for a foul

    Australia's Lucas Herrington is called up for a foul, handing Egypt another free kick.
  33. Free Kick

    108:54 — Salah wins Egypt a free kick in their own half

    Mohamed Salah draws a foul and secures Egypt a free kick from within their own half.
  34. Corner

    108:19 — Beach pulls off a fine save to deny Attia

    Emam Ashour sets up Marwan Attia, who drives a right-footed shot from outside the box towards the bottom left corner — but Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach dives brilliantly to push it away.
  35. Free Kick

    107:48 — Circati penalized for a foul

    Alessandro Circati of Australia commits a foul, giving Egypt a free kick to play with.
  36. Free Kick

    107:48 — Salah earns Egypt a free kick in the attacking half

    Mohamed Salah wins Egypt a free kick in the attacking half, creating another promising set-piece opportunity during extra time.
  37. Free Kick

    106:20 — Australia win a free kick in their own half

    Alessandro Circati wins a free kick for Australia inside their defensive half, giving his side an outlet to relieve some pressure.
  38. Free Kick

    106:20 — Hamza Abdelkarim penalized

    Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim is penalized for a foul, allowing Australia to take a free kick from inside their own defensive half.
  39. 105:34 — Touré header drifts wide

    Mohamed Touré gets on the end of a delivery for Australia and attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the ball drifts wide to the right of goal.
  40. 105' — Second half of extra time under way

    The second half of extra time is now under way with the score standing at Australia 1, Egypt 1. Both teams are pushing hard to find the decisive goal and avoid the drama of a penalty shootout.
  41. 105:05

    The first period of extra time has come to an end with the scoreline still all square — Australia 1, Egypt 1.
  42. 104:59 Added Time

    The fourth official signalled that no additional minutes would be played at the end of the first half of extra time.
  43. Yellow Card

    104:06 Yellow Card

    Egypt's Haissem Hassan was booked with a yellow card by the referee following a rough and reckless challenge.
  44. Free Kick

    104:01 Free Kick Lost

    Haissem Hassan of Egypt gave away possession with an illegal challenge, conceding a free kick to the opposition.
  45. Free Kick

    104:01 Free Kick Won

    Australia's Aziz Behich was fouled on the left flank, earning his side a free kick in a promising position.
  46. 102:13 Miss

    Emam Ashour of Egypt unleashed a left-footed effort from beyond the penalty area, but the ball veered wide to the left of the target. Mohamed Hany had created the opportunity.
  47. Free Kick

    100:22 Free Kick Lost

    Australia's Ajdin Hrustic was penalised for a foul, handing the opposition a free kick.
  48. Free Kick

    100:22 Free Kick Won

    Egypt's Emam Ashour drew a foul in the attacking half, winning his side a free kick in dangerous territory.
  49. Free Kick

    95:40 Free Kick Won

    Australia's Jackson Irvine was brought down in his own defensive half, with the referee awarding a free kick in his favour.
  50. Free Kick

    95:40 Free Kick Lost

    Egypt's Ramy Rabia was penalised for a foul, gifting Australia a set piece in their own half.
  51. Free Kick

    93:29 Free Kick Lost

    Mohamed Touré of Australia was pulled up for a foul, presenting Egypt with a free kick.
  52. Free Kick

    93:29 Free Kick Won

    Egypt's Emam Ashour won a free kick in the defensive half after being challenged illegally by an Australian opponent.
  53. 92:35 Miss

    Mohamed Salah cut in from the right of the penalty area and sent a right-footed strike goalward, but the effort sailed over the crossbar. Omar Marmoush had laid on the chance.
  54. Free Kick

    90:11 Free Kick Lost

    Egypt's Trezeguet was called up for a foul, conceding a free kick to Australia.
  55. Free Kick

    90:11 Free Kick Won

    Australia's Kai Trewin was fouled on the right wing, winning his side a free kick in an advanced position.
  56. 90' Start

    With neither side able to separate themselves after 90 minutes, the first half of extra time got under way — Australia 1, Egypt 1.
  57. 90' Substitution

    Australia made a change ahead of extra time, introducing Awer Mabil as a replacement for Connor Metcalfe.
  58. 90' Substitution

    At the same time, Australia made a second change, with Paul Okon-Engstler coming on in place of Aiden O'Neill.
  59. 70:20 End Delay

    The brief stoppage for a drinks break came to an end, with both teams back in position and ready to continue.
  60. 67:40 Start Delay

    A short halt was called in the 67th minute to allow the players to take on fluids during a drinks break.
  61. Corner

    90:02 Corner Kick

    Egypt have been awarded a corner kick. Alessandro Circati was the player who gave it away.
  62. 90' Added Time Signalled

    The fourth official has indicated that five minutes of stoppage time will be played beyond the ninety.
  63. Free Kick

    87:25 Free Kick Earned

    Emam Ashour has won a free kick for Egypt inside their own defensive half of the pitch.
  64. Free Kick

    87:25 Foul

    Aiden O'Neill of Australia is penalised for a foul, surrendering a free kick to Egypt.
  65. 87:12 Shot Blocked

    Kai Trewin of Australia unleashed a right-footed effort from distance, but the attempt was cut out before threatening the goal.
  66. 87:09 Header Blocked

    Australia's Jackson Irvine directed a header goalward from the right portion of the six-yard box, only for it to be blocked. Ajdin Hrustic had played in the cross to create the opportunity.
  67. Corner

    86:20 Corner Kick

    Australia win a corner kick after Egypt's Ramy Rabia concedes it.
  68. 85:57 Attempt Blocked

    Ajdin Hrustic of Australia whipped in a left-footed strike from the right channel of the penalty area, but the attempt was blocked. Connor Metcalfe had set up the chance.
  69. 85:06 Attempt Blocked

    Egypt's Marwan Attia tested the defence with a right-footed effort from beyond the penalty area, but the shot was blocked.
  70. 80:56 Attempt Blocked

    Connor Metcalfe of Australia fired a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it was blocked. Jackson Irvine had provided the assist for the attempt.
  71. Free Kick

    81:05 Foul Committed

    Harry Souttar of Australia is penalised for a foul.
  72. Free Kick

    81:05 Free Kick Won

    Egypt's Ramy Rabia earns a free kick for his side in the defensive half of the field.
  73. Free Kick

    80:04 Free Kick Won

    Aiden O'Neill wins a free kick for Australia out on the left flank.
  74. Free Kick

    80:04 Foul Conceded

    Marwan Attia of Egypt gives away a foul, allowing Australia to claim a free kick.
  75. 79:19 Play Resumes

    The stoppage has ended and both sides are ready to resume action on the pitch.
  76. 79:20 Substitution — Egypt

    Egypt are forced into a change as Karim Hafez is taken off due to injury, with Trezeguet coming on in his place.
  77. 78:14 Match Delayed

    Play has been halted after Egypt's Karim Hafez picks up an injury on the field, forcing a break in the contest.
  78. 77' Attempt Blocked

    Ajdin Hrustic of Australia tried a left-footed effort from the right flank of the box, but his shot was cut out. Kai Trewin had laid on the opening.
  79. 73:27 Substitution — Australia

    Australia make a change as Mohamed Touré comes on to replace Nestory Irankunda.
  80. 73:25 Substitution — Australia

    Australia introduce Ajdin Hrustic into the action, with Cristian Volpato making way.
  81. 67:45 — Play Paused for Drinks Break

    Play has been briefly interrupted to allow both sets of players a scheduled drinks break.
  82. Free Kick

    67:23 — Behich Earns Free Kick Deep in Australia's Half

    Aziz Behich has been awarded a free kick for Australia after going down in his own half.
  83. Free Kick

    67:23 — Abdelmaguid Penalized for Foul

    Egypt's Hossam Abdelmaguid has been penalized for a foul, conceding possession via a set piece.
  84. 66:42 — Egypt Make Change: Hassan On, Zico Off

    Egypt have made a change, with Haissem Hassan taking the field as Mostafa Zico is withdrawn.
  85. 66:40 — Egypt's Second Change: Abdelmaguid In for Fathy

    Egypt have made a second switch in quick succession, with Hossam Abdelmaguid coming on to replace Hamdi Fathy.
  86. 65:33 — Hafez's Left-Footed Strike Goes Wide

    Egypt's Karim Hafez attempted a left-footed strike from beyond the penalty area, but the effort missed the target.
  87. Offside

    62:12 — Salah Flagged for Offside

    Mohamed Salah has been pulled back for being in an offside position, ending a potentially dangerous Egyptian move.
  88. Free Kick

    60:44 — Souttar Gives Away Foul

    Australia's Harry Souttar has committed a foul, handing Egypt a free kick opportunity.
  89. Free Kick

    60:44 — Salah Wins Free Kick for Egypt

    Mohamed Salah has earned Egypt a free kick after being brought down in the defensive half.
  90. 60:35 — Irankunda's Long-Range Attempt Blocked

    Australia's Nestory Irankunda tried a right-footed effort from distance, only for it to be blocked before troubling the goalkeeper.
  91. Free Kick

    59:01 — Irankunda Picks Up Free Kick on Left Flank

    Nestory Irankunda has won a free kick for Australia out on the left side of the pitch.
  92. Free Kick

    59:01 — Ibrahim Penalized for Foul

    Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim has been penalized for fouling an Australian player, conceding a free kick.
  93. Goal

    54:09 — Own Goal! Hany's Blunder Levels It — Australia 1, Egypt 1

    Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has put the ball into his own net in a costly error, gifting Australia a goal. The scores are now level — Australia 1, Egypt 1.
  94. Free Kick

    53:18 — O'Neill Earns Free Kick on Left Wing

    Aiden O'Neill has been fouled on the left flank, winning Australia a set piece.
  95. Free Kick

    53:18 — Zico Penalized, Australia Win Set Piece

    Mostafa Zico of Egypt has been penalized for a foul, surrendering a free kick to Australia.
  96. 48:41 — Delay Ends, Play Restarts

    The interruption is over and the players are back in action on the pitch.
  97. 47:14 — Play Suspended After Hany Injury

    Play has been halted in the second half after Egypt's Mohamed Hany goes down with an injury.
  98. Free Kick

    45:57 — Zico Penalized Again

    Mostafa Zico of Egypt has been penalized once more for a foul, just after play had resumed for the second half.
  99. Free Kick

    45:57 — Circati Wins Free Kick on Right Flank

    Alessandro Circati has earned Australia a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
  100. 45:10 — Marmoush Goes agonizingly Close from Centre of Box

    Omar Marmoush of Egypt sent a right-footed effort from the heart of the penalty area narrowly past the right post. The chance was created by Mostafa Zico.
  101. Free Kick

    39:37 — Free Kick Earned in Attacking Half

    Emam Ashour picks up a free kick for Egypt as his side push forward into the opposition half of the pitch.
  102. Corner

    37:22 — Corner Awarded to Australia

    Australia are awarded a corner kick, with Marwan Attia credited with conceding it.
  103. Free Kick

    36:46 — Volpato Wins Free Kick on Right Flank

    Cristian Volpato earns Australia a free kick out on the right wing.
  104. Free Kick

    36:46 — Ashour Penalised for Foul

    Egypt's Emam Ashour is penalised for a foul, surrendering possession to Australia.
  105. Corner

    34:56 — Shobeir Denies Behich at the Bottom Left

    Aziz Behich receives a pass from Nestory Irankunda and drives a left-footed shot from the left side of the box toward the bottom left corner, but Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir gets down sharply to make the save.
  106. Free Kick

    32:40 — Hafez Draws Free Kick in Defensive Half

    Karim Hafez wins a free kick for Egypt within their own defensive half of the pitch.
  107. Free Kick

    32:40 — Harry Souttar Penalised

    Australia's Harry Souttar is punished for a foul, giving Egypt the chance from the set piece.
  108. 32:24 — Play Resumes After Stoppage

    The halt in action has ended and both sides are prepared to continue the contest.
  109. 31:14 — Hany Injury Causes Match Delay

    Play is temporarily suspended after Egypt's Mohamed Hany goes down on the field with an injury.
  110. Free Kick

    30:41 — Irankunda Picks Up Free Kick

    Nestory Irankunda earns Australia a free kick in the attacking zone of the pitch.
  111. Free Kick

    30:41 — Yasser Ibrahim Concedes Foul

    Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim gives away a foul, handing Australia a set piece opportunity in their half.
  112. 25:33 — Action Continues After Break

    The stoppage has come to a close and both teams are ready to get going once more.
  113. 22:20 — Drinks Break Pauses Play

    A drinks break has been called, bringing a brief pause to the flow of the match.
  114. Corner

    21:31 — Australia Win Another Corner

    Australia earn another corner kick, this time conceded by Emam Ashour.
  115. Offside

    20:18 — Mostafa Zico Flagged Offside

    Egypt's attack is halted as Mostafa Zico is caught in an offside position by the officials.
  116. 15:53 — Marmoush Effort Blocked

    Omar Marmoush receives a pass from Marwan Attia and attempts a right-footed strike from the left of the penalty box, but the shot is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper.
  117. 14:26 — O'Neill Fires Wide from Left Side

    Nestory Irankunda sets up Aiden O'Neill, who lines up a left-footed effort from the left side of the box, but the shot drifts wide to the right of the target.
  118. 14:23 — Metcalfe Attempt Blocked

    Connor Metcalfe drives a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area for Australia, but the effort is blocked and Egypt clear the danger.
  119. Corner

    12:24 — GOAL! Egypt Take the Lead

    Goal! Australia 0, Egypt 1. Emam Ashour rises to meet a delivery from Karim Hafez and powers a header from the centre of the penalty box into the bottom left corner. The move stemmed from a set piece, with Hafez's cross creating the chance for Ashour to finish.
  120. 12:18 — Ashour Blocked, Salah Assisting

    Mohamed Salah plays in Emam Ashour, who attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the box, but the effort is blocked on this occasion.
  121. Australia's path to the Round of 32

    The Socceroos got off to a winning start by beating Turkey 2-0 in their group opener. They then suffered a 0-2 defeat against the United States. A goalless stalemate with Paraguay proved sufficient to send Australia through to the knockouts.
  122. Egypt's route to the Round of 32

    Egypt kicked off their group campaign with a 1-1 draw against Belgium. They bounced back emphatically with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand. A 1-1 result against Iran was enough to carry the Pharaohs into the Round of 32.
  123. Starting elevens out, players on the pitch for warm-ups

    The starting lineups for both teams are confirmed and the players are now on the field going through their pre-match warm-up drills. Egypt: Shobeir; Ibrahim, Hany, Rabia, Hafez; Ashour, Ziko, Fathy, Attia; Salah, Marmoush Australia: Beach; Circati, Behich, Souttar, Herrington; Bos, O'Neill, Metcalfe, Irvine; Volpato, Irankunda.

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