The match between Egypt and Australia ended in a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time, so a winner had to be determined by a penalty shootout. Egypt took the lead as early as the 13th minute. After a run by Emam Ashour, Karim Hafez scored with a precise shot from close range. Australia equalized in the second half thanks to an own goal by Mohamed Hani, who deflected the ball into his own net following an opponent's free kick. The resolution nearly came in stoppage time. In the final seconds of the second half, Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach saved his team by heading away a dangerous shot from Rami Rabia that was aimed at the crossbar. The additional 30 minutes also did not reveal a winner. Shortly before the final whistle, Australia made an unusual move by substituting their goalkeeper before the penalty shootout — experienced Matthew Ryan replaced Beach on the field. However, this risk did not pay off. The Australians failed to convert two shots: Harry Souttar shot over the goal, and another penalty hit the crossbar. The Egyptians, on the other hand, were accurate four times in a row, and the decisive shot by Hossam Abdel-Maguid secured a 4-2 victory for the team in the penalty shootout. For fans, this means that Egypt continues its quest for the title, while Australia concludes its tournament run despite a hard-fought game and several key saves by their goalkeeper throughout the match. In the Round of 16, the Egyptians will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde. In the group stage, Australia started with a victory over Turkey (2-0), then lost to the USA (0-2) and drew with Paraguay (0-0). Egypt, in turn, collected seven points, drawing with Belgium (1-1) and Iran (1-1), and defeating New Zealand (3-1). The 2026 World Cup is taking place for the first time with 48 teams. Matches are hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and the playoff stage is just gaining momentum, promising new encounters between the main title contenders.