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Live Blog: Australia vs Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Live Blog: Australia vs Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Penalties

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Decisive Penalty: Egypt Is Through

That was the decisive penalty from Abdelmaguid, who stepped up with total composure to beat Mathew Ryan and seal Egypt's qualification.

The Pharaohs defeat Australia in a tense shootout and are through to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Egypt — Abdelmaguid scores the decisive penalty, and it's over in Arlington.

The Pharaohs survive a brutal battle, defeat Australia in the shootout, and advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

❌ Australia — Herrington misses his penalty, leaving the Socceroos on the brink. Egypt is now very close to reaching the Round of 16.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Egypt — Mohamed Salah delivers a brilliant Panenka penalty. With incredible composure, he completely fools Mathew Ryan to restore the Pharaohs' lead.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Australia — Awer Mabil makes no mistake and buries his penalty to level the shootout again.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Egypt — Rabia converts with confidence and puts the Pharaohs back in front in the shootout.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Australia — Jackson Irvine steps up with confidence and converts his penalty to level the shootout.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

⚽ Egypt — Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" calmly converts from the spot to give the Pharaohs the early lead.

Shootout score:
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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Penalty Shootout

❌ Australia — Harry Souttar misses the opening penalty. Egypt now has the chance to take the early advantage.

Shootout score:
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Second Extra Half 🇦🇺 Australia v Egypt 🇪🇬

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — We're Going to Penalties!

There was no winner after 120 minutes! Australia and Egypt will decide the ticket to the Round of 16 from the penalty spot in Arlington.

Australia's gamble is now in play: Mathew Ryan came on for this shootout. Now he has to deliver under maximum pressure.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 118': A Van Gaal-Style Goalkeeper Switch!

A stunning decision by Australia! With only minutes left in extra time, the Socceroos' head coach substituted goalkeeper Patrick Beach for Mathew Ryan, clearly preparing for a potential penalty shootout.

The move echoes Louis van Gaal's famous goalkeeper switch with the Netherlands at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It's a bold gamble that could prove to be a masterstroke—or a costly mistake.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — The Second Half of Extra Time Begins!

The final 15 minutes of extra time are underway in Arlington. Australia and Egypt are making one last push to find the goal that would avoid a penalty shootout and secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fatigue is evident, but the dream of staying alive in the tournament is driving both teams to fight for every ball.

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First Extra Half 🇦🇺 Australia v Egypt 🇪🇬

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — End of the First Half of Extra Time

The first 15 minutes of extra time are over! Australia and Egypt still can't find the breakthrough in a match defined by intensity, physical exhaustion, and mounting tension.

Only 15 minutes remain to avoid a penalty shootout. Everything is still wide open in Arlington.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Extra Time Is Underway!

The first 15 minutes of extra time are underway in Arlington. Australia and Egypt enter a new chapter of this gripping 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.

Fatigue is beginning to show, but one goal could be the difference between keeping the dream alive and heading home.

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Second Half 🇦🇺 Australia v Egypt 🇪🇬

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — We're Going to Extra Time!

The 90 minutes are over in Arlington! Australia and Egypt could not break the deadlock in regulation, and the ticket to the Round of 16 will be decided in extra time.

The Pharaohs came very close to winning it in stoppage time, but Australia survived with a dramatic goal-line save. Thirty more minutes of pure tension await.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 90+3': Australia Escapes!

What a save for Australia! Bailey Wright came up with a heroic intervention, stretching to keep out a shot that looked destined for the back of the net.

The Socceroos survive deep into stoppage time, while Egypt comes within inches of scoring the winner and securing qualification.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 85': Tension Continues to Build

The final minutes are approaching, and the tension keeps rising in Arlington. Australia and Egypt are playing cautiously, knowing that a single mistake could mean elimination.

Neither side has been able to break the deadlock, and extra time is beginning to look increasingly likely.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 76': Tension Builds in Arlington

The match is extremely tight. Australia and Egypt are battling for every ball, but neither side has been able to create much danger in the final third.

There is real tension on the pitch, and the margin for error is tiny. One detail could decide who reaches the Round of 16.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 54': GOOOOOOOOAL AUSTRALIA!!!

Correction: it's an own goal by Mohamed Hany. After Australia's set-piece, the Egypt defender deflected the ball into his own net.

The Socceroos equalize in Arlington, and the match is wide open again.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 54': GOOOOOOOOAL AUSTRALIA!!!

Correction: it's an own goal by Mohamed Hany. After Australia's set-piece, the Egypt defender deflected the ball into his own net.

The Socceroos equalize in Arlington, and the match is wide open again.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 54': GOOOOOOOOAL AUSTRALIA!!!

Australia is back in it! From a set-piece, Harry Souttar rose above everyone and powered a superb header past Mostafa Shobeir to level the match.

The Socceroos finally get their reward, and it's all square again in Arlington.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 50': Tight Match, Few Chances

The game remains extremely tight in Arlington. Australia is pushing higher up the field in search of an equalizer, while Egypt stays organized defensively and looks to strike on the counterattack.

So far, the only real chance of the second half has been Omar Marmoush's shot, which narrowly missed the post.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 46': Marmoush Comes Close!

Egypt nearly doubled its lead right after the restart! Omar Marmoush found space inside the box, fired a dangerous shot, and watched it drift just inches wide of the post.

The Pharaohs came within moments of scoring a classic locker-room goal to extend their advantage in Arlington.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — The Second Half Is Underway in Arlington!

The final 45 minutes are underway in Arlington. Australia must find an equalizer to keep its 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive, while Egypt looks to protect its lead and finish the job on the counterattack.

A tense second half awaits.

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First Half 🇦🇺 Australia v Egypt 🇪🇬

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Halftime in Arlington

The first 45 minutes are over! It has been a tight and hard-fought contest with very few clear scoring chances. Australia has tried to dictate the pace, but Egypt has remained well organized at the back.

The difference so far is Emam Ashour's headed goal, giving the Pharaohs the lead at halftime. Everything is still to play for in what promises to be an exciting second half.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 34': Shobeir Handles It Cleanly

Australia tries again. Aziz Behich fired a shot from outside the box, but it went straight into Mostafa Shobeir's hands, and the goalkeeper got down perfectly to control it without trouble.

The Socceroos are pushing for the equalizer, but Egypt remains well organized defensively.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 31': A Tight Match in Arlington

The pace has slowed considerably. Australia is trying to take control of possession, but Egypt has done well to keep the ball whenever it wins it back, preventing the Socceroos from finding space.

The Pharaohs are managing their lead well as the match becomes a tactical battle in Arlington.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 13': Ashour Puts Egypt Ahead

That was the goal from Emam Ashour, who showed excellent movement inside the box and connected with a perfect header to put Egypt ahead in Arlington.

The Pharaohs are in front, forcing Australia to chase the match early.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 12': GOOOOOOOOAL EGYPT!!!

Egypt strikes first! Emam Ashour rose inside the box and powered a header into the back of the net.

The Pharaohs take the lead in Arlington, and Emam Ashour scores his second goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now Australia has to respond.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — 4': Volpato Hits the Crossbar!

The first big chance belongs to Australia! Cristian Volpato unleashed a powerful shot that crashed against the crossbar, coming within inches of opening the scoring.

The Socceroos have started aggressively and are already putting Egypt's defense under pressure.

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🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Kickoff in Arlington!

The ball is rolling in Arlington! Australia and Egypt are underway in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown, both chasing a historic place in the Round of 16.

Ninety minutes—or more, if needed—stand between these teams and a place in the next round.

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Pre Match

🇦🇺 🇪🇬 — Pregame: All Set in Arlington

Australia and Egypt are already warming up on the pitch in Arlington ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.

The Socceroos and the Pharaohs are getting ready for a knockout match with no room for mistakes: the winner moves on to the Round of 16.

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Australia Lineup

Egypt Lineup

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