Egypt have reached the next stage of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Australia, marking a historic first knockout win in their World Cup history.
In a tense match decided from the spot, Australia missed key chances as Egypt held their nerve, with captain Mohamed Salah playing a decisive role in the shootout. fans from both sides witnessed a night of high emotion, pressure and celebration as Egypt moved one step closer to the quarterfinals.
Al Jazeera’s Paul Re reports from Dallas.
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Egypt make world cup history in penalty shootout win over Australia
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