Egypt eliminates Australia on penalties at the World Cup
Egypt's national team broke its World Cup curse by defeating Australia 4‑2 in a penalty shootout in the round of 32. The match ended 1‑1 after regular time and remained scoreless through extra time before the shootout, where Egypt's goalkeeper made decisive saves.
The victory marks a historic milestone, ending decades of early exits for the Pharaohs.
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