The climax after 92 years! Egypt returns to where it hasn’t been since 1934
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Egypt has reached the World Cup round of 16 for only the second time in its history, ending a drought that lasted since 1934.
Details: Hossam Hassan’s squad overcame Australia in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 - 1:1 in regulation, and 4:2 in the penalty shootout.
This is a historic moment for Egypt: the national team hasn’t played at the round of 16 stage of the World Cup for 92 years. The last time Egypt made it this far was back in the 1934 World Cup.
The match against Australia was a tense battle that went all the way to a penalty shootout. There, Egypt kept its cool and secured a spot in the next round.
Now, Hossam Hassan’s side faces an even tougher challenge. In the round of 16, Egypt will play the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde.
Reminder: It was previously reported that Samuel L. Jackson attends the Egypt vs Australia World Cup match
