• Egypt seals a 4-2 penalty win over Australia after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup last 16.
• Emam Ashour's 13th-minute header gave Egypt an early lead.
• Australia equalized via an own goal by Mohamed Hany early in the second half.
• Mohamed Salah, who recovered from injury, contributed significantly to Egypt's performance.
• This victory marks Egypt's first win in a knockout match at the World Cup.

Egypt progressed to the World Cup last 16 by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty following misses from both Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington of Australia, ensuring Egypt's first-ever victory in a World Cup knockout match, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia.

Emam Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt with a header from Karim Hafez's cross in the 13th minute. This was a significant moment, marking the tournament's 250th goal. However, Australia's Mohamed Hany leveled the match with an unfortunate own goal early in the second half, which came after Aiden O'Neill's inswinging free kick, according to Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.

Despite a relatively subdued performance, Mohamed Salah started the match after recovering from a hamstring strain. His presence on the field was crucial during the shootout, where he successfully converted his penalty. Egypt faced significant pressure, but goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir’s critical saves kept them in the match before heading to penalties, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia.

Egypt will now face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16, with the latter two teams scheduled to compete later on the same day, as confirmed by various sources. This victory not only symbolizes Egypt's advancement in the tournament but also builds excitement for their upcoming challenge, according to Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.