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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
July 6, 2026
4h ago
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday...
✨ Key Highlights
Egypt secured a historic advancement to the World Cup last 16 for the first time after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
- Egypt's captain, Mohamed Salah, scored the decisive "Panenka" penalty.
- Mohamed Salah, despite a hamstring strain, played the entire 120 minutes and confidently executed the penalty, stating, "I decided last minute, I had to do it."
- This victory marks Egypt's first knockout stage win in the World Cup, and they are set to face Lionel Messi's Argentina next.
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