Arlington, United States, July 3, 2026 (AFP) - Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

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2026-07-04

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in Texas. Egypt, who won a World Cup knockout game for the first time, face Lionel Messi's Argentina......

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