In Dallas, Egypt defeated Australia 3‑2 on penalties after a 0‑0 draw, with former Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah scoring the decisive scuffed penalty in a dramatic shootout. The win was a historic redemption for the Pharaohs, who had missed their last two shootouts, including the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff against Senegal. truewildslot.com
The triumph secures Egypt a last‑16 match against Argentina, setting up a high‑profile clash between modern legends Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah. Salah said he made the decision at the last minute, citing his experience and desire to boost the team’s confidence.
