Egypt beat Australia on penalties, face Messi's Argentina next

Egypt beat Australia on penalties, Argentina next

Your Pharaohs are through. Egypt edged Australia in a penalty shootout Friday in the World Cup Round of 32 (1) (2). The ball is still spinning and Egypt are into the last 16 for the first time ever.

The prize: Argentina. Lionel Messi waiting. Egypt face the world champions in the next round (3) (4) (8).

Salah emotional after historic win

Mohamed Salah called it bigger than anything he has achieved. "Better than any other achievement," the captain said after the match, with Messi now lying in wait (8). Salah had come into the tie a doubt with the hamstring problem from the Iran match. He played. He delivered.

Hossam Hassan waves Palestinian flag

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan celebrated the win draped in a Palestinian flag on the touchline (3) (6). "Les dedico esta victoria," he said, I dedicate this victory to them (3). FIFA prohibits political statements during matches. Sanctions are possible (6).

Marmoush's run complicates Man City tour

Omar Marmoush keeps winning, and Enzo Maresca has a problem. Manchester City's Asia tour starts soon, but Egypt are still alive in the World Cup (9). Every extra round Egypt play pushes Marmoush further from pre-season. City are watching closely.

Fan-reaktioner

Liverpool fans on Reddit are fully in their feelings. Messi versus Salah, Argentina versus Egypt, Round of 16, one post with the flags and the names says everything. The mood is pure anticipation.