04.07.2026 00:20
In the Round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time, securing their place in the Round of 16. At the end of the match, Egyptian players, celebrating a great victory, expressed their joy by prostrating in sujood. These moments quickly drew widespread attention.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32 match, which ended 1-1 after regular time and extra time, Egypt advanced to the round of 16 by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties.
EGYPT TOOK THE LEAD WITH ASHOUR
In the 13th minute, Egypt scored. The ball, which the Australian defense tried to clear, ended up with Hafez on the right diagonal outside the penalty area. From his cross, Ashour in front of the goal area headed the ball into the net: 0-1. In the remainder of the first half, both teams struggled to create danger in the opponent's goal.
ANOTHER GOAL AT THE START OF THE SECOND HALF
In the 55th minute, Australia equalized. From a free kick won on the left, O'Neill crossed the ball into the penalty area. Hany, rising in front of the goal area, sent the ball into his own net with a reverse shot, and the match ended 1-1 in regular time.
EGYPT WON ON PENALTIES
Although Egypt appeared more effective during the extra time periods of the match, they struggled to overcome the Australian defense. As the deadlock remained unbroken in both halves of extra time, the match went to penalties. Egypt converted all four of its penalty kicks, while Australia failed to score from two of its penalties.
THEY CELEBRATED BY PROSTRATING
At the end of the match, Egyptian football players, experiencing great joy, showed their happiness by prostrating. This moment received thousands of likes in a short time, and the images made a huge impact worldwide.