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Salah's Penalty Secures Egypt's Win Over Australia

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · The Guardian

Mohamed Salah’s last‑minute penalty sealed a historic shootout win for Egypt over Australia, earning them a spot in the Copa América last‑16 where they will face Argentina.

Salah’s penalty, his first in a shootout since missing crucial kicks in previous qualifiers, gave Egypt the 1‑0 advantage after a tense tie. argolida.life

The victory sets up a first‑ever encounter between the modern legends of Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah in the last‑16 of the tournament.

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