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Egypt Makes History With First World Cup Knockout Round Win Against Australia
Egypt makes history by defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Round of 16 at the World Cup, marking their first-ever knockout-round win.
Egypt makes history with its first-ever World Cup knockout-round win, defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic milestone for the Pharaohs. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, sending it to a tense penalty shootout that Egypt ultimately emerged victorious from. This historic victory propels Egypt into the Round of 16, a first for the team in the tournament's knockout stage.
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