ARLINGTON, Texas — After 90 minutes of intense, back-and-forth competition on Friday, Egypt and Australia remain deadlocked at 1-1 in their 2025 FIFA World Cup round of 32 matchup, forcing the contest into an additional 30 minutes of extra time to determine a winner.
The extra period will be split into two 15-minute halves, giving both sides extra opportunity to break the tie and punch their ticket to the tournament’s round of 16. If neither team can claim a lead after the full 120 minutes of play, the decision will come down to a high-stakes penalty shootout on the Arlington pitch.
One of the most notable milestones of the match came from Egypt’s own backline: defender Mohamed Hany made World Cup history as the first player ever to record two own goals in a single tournament. It was Hany’s second own goal that leveled the score for Australia, bringing the Socceroos level at 1-1 late in regulation.
Egypt struck first in the match, with midfielder Emam Ashour finding the back of the net in the 13th minute to open the scoring. This tournament marks the first time Egypt has ever reached the knockout round of the World Cup, making every minute of Friday’s contest a historic moment for the North African side. For Australia, the match marks their third attempt to secure a knockout stage victory at a World Cup, with the Socceroos yet to claim a win this deep in the tournament.
As players head into the locker room for a brief break before extra time, both sides are gearing up for a final push to advance in the global competition.