The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties
Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens): Ryan was brought off the bench in the last minute to go in goal for the shootout but failed to save a single penalty as the Socceroos crashed out of the World Cup
Egypt Beat Australia in Shootout
- Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16 The Straits Times —
- Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia BBC Sport —
- FIFA World Cup 2026 | Egypt hold nerve to sink Australia 4-2 on penalties The Hindu —
- Egypt Coach: Team is 'Happy' at World Cup Despite Dallas Police Issue Newsweek —
- Egypt breaking World Cup hoodoo ends decades of hurt, incompetence and misfortune The New York Times —