Egypt advances past Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup knockout stage

Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the fourth time by drawing 1-1 with Australia and winning 4-2 on penalties, with Emam Ashour giving Egypt the lead and Mohamed Hany’s own goal leveling for Australia—Hany becoming the first player to score two own goals in a single World Cup. In the shootout, Australia’s Harry Souttar missed the opening kick and Lucas Herrington hit the crossbar on the fourth attempt, before Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed Egypt’s victory. Egypt’s other shooters were Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia and Mohamed Salah, who started despite a hamstring issue, while Australia’s Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil scored. Egypt will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta.