Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Egypt had only qualified three times. Each appearance had ended in a group stage exit — until now.
The North African nation advanced past Group G as the second-place team behind Belgium. Then, in the round of 32, Egypt outlasted Australia in a penalty shootout to mark its place in the next round in Atlanta against Argentina on Tuesday at noon.
“What we did today is unforgettable,” Egypt captain Mohamed Salah said in Arabic after the momentous win. “… Maybe this is the biggest accomplishment in this generation, and we hope that there is going to be something bigger in the future.”
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