Salah's penalty seals Egypt’s shootout win over Australia

Egypt edged Australia in a tense shootout, with Mohamed Salah striking the decisive penalty to secure a 4‑3 victory in Dallas. The win marked a historic moment for the Pharaohs, breaking a long streak of missed shootout opportunities.

Salah, who had missed in Egypt’s previous shootouts, praised his experience and said he wanted to give the team confidence. The triumph comes as Egypt prepares to face Argentina in the last‑16, where they will meet another modern legend. palladian.co.za