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Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

ARLINGTON - Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties ‌and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

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The Pharaohs rule in Dallas as the Socceroos are knocked out

For more than 3,000 years, the Pharaohs ruled one of history’s greatest civilisations. In Dallas, Egypt’s modern-day Pharaohs ruled once more, bringing the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign to an end with a disciplined performance and an emphatic penalty shoot-out victory.

The Conversation

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 on penalties): World Cup 2026 last 32 player ratings

Socceroos defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington stood firm before missing in the shootout, while Emam Ashour scored early for Egypt

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How to watch Australia vs Egypt: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Mo Salah wins fitness race, team news

Mo Salah overcomes a hamstring issue to start for Egypt against Australia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

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'Licence to thrill': Popovic's message to star Socceroo

Cristian Volpato has been encouraged to express himself in attack by coach Tony Popovic and looms as a weapon for the Socceroos against Egypt.

AAP

'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

Cristian Volpato felt Australian football had told him he wasn't good enough as a teenager, but made a call to return ahead of the World Cup.

AAP

‘One of our own’: Cristian Volpato flourishes after Socceroos switch

The former junior Italy international feels he can develop more as a player after a late inclusion to Australia’s World Cup squad

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'Best wing-back in the world': Bos runs the show

Socceroo Jordan Bos was dominant at right wing-back in Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, delivering a World Cup performance that has everyone talking.

AAP

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia reach knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay

Australia secured a spot in the World Cup's round of 32 with a goalless draw against Paraguay. The Socceroos, finishing second in Group D, advanced to the knockout stage for the third time. Despite a physical match, Paraguay pushed late but ultimately faced a nervous wait to see if they…

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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Jordy Bos linked up well with Cristian Volpato down Australia’s right while the returning Jackson Irvine covered every blade of grass

The Guardian - AU

The Socceroos’ World Cup dream continues, as an improved performance delivers plenty of confidence

Job done. The Socceroos are through to the knockout phase of the World Cup.

The Conversation

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

Chances fell to both sides towards the end their final pool game at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Australia finished second in Group D

The Guardian - AU

How to watch Paraguay vs Australia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for the battle to finish second in Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Here's how to watch Paraguay vs Australia for free online and from anywhere in a crucial Group D fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

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Volpato up to speed ahead of Paraguay clash: teammate

Alessandro Circati has known Cristian Volpato since the pair were Italy youth internationals together and is confident the exciting Socceroo is up to speed.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected

Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D outing

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How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

The Guardian - AU

Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA

Australia’s fate will now be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performance in Seattle

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'I was tearing up': Volpato shines on World Cup stage

Mere weeks after defecting from Italy to the Socceroos, Cristian Volpato was a bright spark on his World Cup debut in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States.

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Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash

Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos will need to be even better than they were against Turkey in their high-stakes World Cup clash with the United States.

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‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener

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Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up

Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.

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Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

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'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.

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SOC:'Wouldn't feel Italian': Socceroos great on Volpato

Speaking from experience, Socceroos great John Aloisi knows why time spent in Italy would have only pushed World Cup-bound Cristian Volpato closer to Australia.

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