Salah reveals last-minute Panenka decision in World Cup shootout
Short overview
Mohamed Salah said his Panenka penalty for Egypt against Australia in the 2026 World Cup shootout was a last-minute decision. Egypt advanced to the round of 16 after the win.
Mohamed Salah has revealed that his decision to attempt a Panenka penalty for Egypt in their World Cup shootout against Australia was made at the last moment.
Egypt defeated Australia in the penalty shootout to secure a place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Salah, who stepped up to take a spot-kick, opted for the delicate chip technique.
“I decided last minute!” the forward said after the match, explaining that the choice was not premeditated.
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