Several Egyptian governorates witnessed wild celebrations for the goal of the national team, which came through Imam Ashour in the Australian net.
The Egyptian team is playing against its Australian counterpart in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Imam Ashour was able to give the Egyptian team the lead with a header in the 13th minute.
The Egyptian team had advanced as the runner-up of Group G with 5 points, while the Australian team advanced after finishing second in Group D with 4 points.
