Egypt defeated Australia in a thrilling game that was decided in penalty shootout to qualify for the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. One moment that went viral from the game actually came after the match finished.

Patrick Beach revealed he was not informed about Australias late goalkeeper switch before the penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

It wasn’t a perfect game — mistakes were made and chances missed — and despite a gallant effort the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a cruel penalty shootout.

Mohammad Salah's Egypt take on the challenge of Harry Souttar's Australia in a knockout clash. Check real-time updates of the AUS vs EGY FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium

Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Egypt progress to the round-of-16 game in Atlanta on July 7, where they will face the winner of Argentina’s game with Cape Verde,

Australia head coach Tony Popovic took a big risk ahead of a World Cup penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday, July 3, making a goalkeeper change at the end of extra time. It didn't work out. Popovic pulled Patrick Beach and replaced him with Mat Ryan,