
Egypt Edges Australia in Penalty Shootout to Reach Round‑of‑16
Egypt survived a late scare, converted all spot‑kicks and will now meet the winner of Argentina versus Cape Verde in Atlanta on July 7.
Jul 3, 2026
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Egypt survived a late scare, converted all spot‑kicks and will now meet the winner of Argentina versus Cape Verde in Atlanta on July 7.

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