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Mo Salah guides Egypt past Australia with daring Panenka after penalties at the 2026 World Cup
Teams 4 July 2026

Mo Salah guides Egypt past Australia with daring Panenka after penalties at the 2026 World Cup

In a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against Australia, Mo Salah helped Egypt secure a place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Salah opted for a Panenka penalty at the last minute and explained his daring choice afterwards.

Mo Salah led Egypt to the eighth finals of the 2026 World Cup in spectacular fashion by taking a Panenka penalty in the penalty shootout against Australia. After the match, Salah said it was a last-minute decision: "At the time I felt it was the right choice."

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The decisive match between Egypt and Australia ended in a draw after extra time, meaning penalties had to be decisive. Salah, captain and star player of Egypt, unexpectedly played with the striking and risky Panenka, completely surprising the Australian goalkeeper. "Sometimes you have to take risks. We had the confidence that we could win, and luckily it turned out well," Salah said afterwards.

Thanks to the victory and Salah's successful penalty, Egypt advances to the eighth finals of the world championship for the first time in a long time. This means that the African country can continue to dream of a great sequel to this World Cup adventure.


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