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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
By Associated Press at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country’s first victory in the knockout round.Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won ...
Key takeaway “Me feeling today is that it’s incredible,” said Salah, the 34-year-old former Liverpool player who is one behind national team coach Hossam Hassan’s Egyptian record of 69 international goals.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The World Cup matchup between Egypt and Australia may seem like a distant event to Laredo residents, but the fact that it took place in Texas, just a few hours north of Laredo in Arlington, brings it closer to home. The sold-out crowd of 70,244 fans at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium included plenty of Egyptian supporters wearing their team's red colors, showcasing the diversity and global interest in the sport that exists in the Lone Star State. As Egypt moves on to face Argentina in the round of 16 in Atlanta, local soccer fans in Laredo may take notice of the Pharaohs' historic victory in the knockout round, potentially sparking interest in the sport and its global reach in the community. The success of international soccer events in Texas could also have implications for the state's ability to host future high-profile tournaments, which could have a positive impact on local economies and sports development.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country’s first victory in the knockout round.Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won ...
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