Egypt and Salah advanced to the round of 16 after eliminating Australia on penalties With drama after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Egyptians were perfect in their executions from the penalty spot
South Africa, Mexico's World Cup rival, fell to Egypt 1-0 in the Africa Cup South Africa, who will face Mexico in the 2026 World Cup, jeopardized their passage to the next phase of the Africa Cup of Nations
