Cairo (Lord Media): Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. The match ended 1-1 after regular and extra time, leading to penalties. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty, while Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their shots.
Following the victory, Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the historic win to the Palestinian people, expressing hopes for their success and blessings upon the martyrs. He stated that this victory is for both the Egyptian and Palestinian people. After the win, Hassan was seen holding the flags of Egypt and Palestine on the field, while the players collectively performed a prayer of gratitude.
In Gaza, Egypt’s victory was celebrated enthusiastically. Videos on social media showed Palestinian fans, living in bomb-affected areas and temporary shelters, watching the match and rejoicing over Egypt’s win.
