Egypt overcome Australia to reach last 16 in 2026 World Cup
DUBAI: Egypt have beaten Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It was their first-ever knockout stage win.
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Egypt wins World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday in Alrlington, Texas.
Heat will be to Paraguay's advantage against France, says coach
PHILADELPHIA, July 3 : Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro suggested the extreme heat predicted for Saturday's World Cup round-of-16 match against heavily favoured France could help his side, but only so much.
Strawberries yes, cream no: Sabalenka breaks with Wimbledon tradition
LONDON, July 3 : Strawberries without cream? Surely not - that would be like having fish without chips or bread without butter.
Messi extends World Cup record as he starts for Argentina against Cape Verde
MIAMI, July 3 : Captain Lionel Messi returns to the starting lineup for Argentina in their World Cup last-32 clash against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Friday.
Egypt hold nerve to sink Australia on penalties and reach World Cup round of 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: Egypt held their nerve to move into the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia on Friday (Jul 3) following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium.
LOI: Shamrock Rovers defeat Sligo Rovers with late goal
Shamrock Rovers maintained their seven point lead at the top of the League of Ireland after a 2-1 away to Sligo Rovers.at the Showgrounds.
Djokovic reaches another milestone, Sinner warming to the task
LONDON, July 3 : Ageless Novak Djokovic reached yet more milestones at a sun-drenched All England Club as he advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with his 105th victory on the lawns on Friday, while top seed Jannik Sinner is slowly warming to the task of defending his title.