Ashour Heads Egypt Into Lead vs Australia
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- Emam Ashour headed Egypt into the lead against Australia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match in Dallas.
- The fixture is part of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, with Egypt ahead at the time of the update.
Why it matters: A round of 32 deficit means Australia face elimination from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Egypt one step closer to the last 16. For the Socceroos, falling behind early in a knockout match leaves little margin for error against an African side peaking at the right moment.
