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History being scripted by Egypt, when for the first time they confirmed for a birth in the R16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South-West Asian Country beat Australia in the Penalty Shoot Out after score was 1-1 after the stipulated time,in Dallas stadium.
Egyptians back home becme ecstatic after Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missing from 12 yards and Hossam Abdelmaguid converted Egypt’s fourth straight penalty to send them into the last 16.
Argentina survived Cabo Verde scare but finally won 3-2. The proud African country Cabo Verde twice came from behind before falling in extra time against Argentina.
Everytime Argentina scored the tiny, debutant Cabo Verde had a reply, which that captured hearts across the globe.
An extra-time own goal from Diney Borges won it for Argentina to face Egypt in the Round of 16 on 7 July at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lionel Messi once again orchestrated the game-winning goal, and reclaimed the lead in the adidas Golden Boot race.
