Egypt Beats Australia on Penalties for First World Cup Win
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties at the World Cup. The game ended 1-1 after extra time.
It was Egypt's first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage. The match was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Mohamed Salah scored his penalty after returning from a leg injury. Egypt will next face either Argentina or Cape Verde. That last 16 match is set for Tuesday in Atlanta.
Klear Note — The World Cup is soccer's biggest tournament held every four years. Egypt has never won a knockout match at the World Cup until now.
Key Terms 4
- Penalties A shootout where players take turns kicking at goal to decide the winner
- Extra time Two extra 15-minute halves played when a match is tied after 90 minutes
- Last 16 The round of 16 teams left in the tournament after the group stage
- Mohamed Salah Egypt's star player who plays for Liverpool in England