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Egypt Survives Hany's Own Goals to Beat Australia

Published July 3, 2026 · Updated July 3, 2026 · El País

Mohamed Hany's historic own goals put Egypt in danger, but they advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Australia in penalties.

Mohamed Hany became only the second player in World Cup history to score two own goals in a single match, after Bulgarian Ivan Vutsov in 1966. The defensive errors forced Egypt into extra time and a penalty shootout against Australia. mchezo.life

Egypt prevailed in what is likely to be remembered as the dullest Round of 16 match, advancing to face the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde in the quarterfinals.

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