Nigeria, July 4 -- From the jubilant streets of Cairo to the packed stands in Dallas, Egypt's historic FIFA World Cup campaign has reached another unforgettable milestone.

The Pharaohs booked their place in the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation's history after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash at Dallas Stadium.

It was another landmark moment for a team that arrived in North America determined to rewrite Egypt's World Cup story, and they have done exactly that.

As the decisive penalty found the back of the net, celebrations erupted on the pitch and thousands of kilometres away across Egypt, where millions of supporters witnessed a new chapter being written.

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