### [2026-07-3](/feed/2026/07/3/index.md)

##### FIFA World Cup
# In association football, Egypt advances to the round of 16 of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Australia 4–2 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw after extra time, in the round of 32. 




### Sources:

1. [RFI](https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260703-egypt-beat-australia-on-penalties-to-reach-last-16-for-first-time-at-world-cup-world-cup-2026)

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