Egypt reached the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw at Dallas Stadium on Friday, 3rd July.

But, the World Cup has ended for three more African teams; Ghana, Algeria And Cape Verde, that lost their Rounds Of 32 matches same weekend.

Cape Verde looked like a team out to cause an upset in the mundial but succumbed to the fire power of the defending champions Argentina.

Meanwhile, the Pharaohs took an early lead through Emam Ashour, but Australia forced extra time after Mohamed Hany headed into his own net in the second half.

Neither side could find a winner in extra time, although Egypt created the better chances and finished the stronger team.

Mahmoud Saber, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Salah and Hossam Abdel-Maguid all scored from the spot for Egypt, while Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil converted for Australia before they lost to the Africans.

Egypt now join fellow North Africans in the Round Of 16 of the World Cup.