Egypt striker Haissem Hassan has described the Pharaohs' penalty shootout victory over Australia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a moment of national joy — one felt by every one of the country's 120 million people.

Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 after winning 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, becoming the first Egyptian side to reach the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup.

A historic night for the Pharaohs

Egypt dominated possession throughout the match, but Australia defended with discipline and determination, eventually levelling through an own goal in the second half to push the contest into extra time.

When the penalty shootout came, both sets of players felt the weight of the occasion — and Egypt held their nerve to seal a place in history.

Speaking to FIFA after the final whistle, Hassan captured the mood in the camp.