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Man hit by car as jubilant Egypt fans spark chaos on London's Edgware Road

Scenes of jubilation turned ugly as police attempted to disperse the huge crowds on Edgware Road

Evening Standard

'Enormous success': FA defends Popovic after Egypt loss

After the Socceroos' round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, Football Australia's bigwigs have thrown their support behind coach Tony Popovic.

AAP

Fifa issues statement on Egypt coach’s Palestine tribute after World Cup victory

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Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities

The Guardian - UK

Egypt’s coach waves Palestinian flag after World Cup victory: ‘My heart and soul are with them’

A video went viral of Hassan walking across the field, flag in hand, as crowds chanted ‘Free, free Palestine!’

The Independent UK

Success, failure or something else? How the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign rated

Australia’s overall performance cannot be distilled into a few spot kicks and will be deeply analysed in coming days, weeks and years

The Guardian - AU

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city and ancient tombs in two major archaeological finds

Archaeologists also found four gold pieces placed inside the mouths of some of the deceased, known as ‘the golden tongue’

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World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes,…

France 24

For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but Africa’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher

The Guardian - UK

Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.

Euronews

Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’

Argentina will move on to last-16 tie against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde Pushed Argentina to the Brink. Three Different Defenders Pulled the Champions Through.

Argentina survives Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup, escaping a near-historic upset before facing Egypt in the Round of 16.

Latin Times

Support swells for Socceroos teen after penalty miss

Teen sensation Lucas Herrington missed one of Australia's penalties in their shootout loss to Egypt but has received a groundswell of support.

AAP

FIFA World Cup 2026 Brackets: Check the full round of 16 schedule in IST & US time. Download match fixtures here

FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 fixtures IST Time: Argentina narrowly advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, setting up a clash with Egypt. The knockout stage has already delivered thrilling upsets, including Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal and Portugal's victory powered by Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia on penalties, march into Argentina showdown

Egypt clinched a historic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw, marking their first World Cup knockout stage win. Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Salah, and Hossam Abdelmaguid all converted their spot-kicks. Emam Ashour scored Egypt's regulation goal, while an own goal by Mohamed Hany equalized for…

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Messi's Argentina outlast Cape Verde in 120-minute epic to reach World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the last 16. Despite Messi's brilliance and an own goal sealing the win, the Blue Sharks' spirited performance, including two stunning equalizers, pushed…

AAP

Socceroos 'keepers didn't see shootout switch-up coming

Coach Tony Popovic conceded his shock move to replace Patrick Beach with Maty Ryan for Australia's losing penalty shootout against Egypt didn't work.

The Independent UK

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas

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Sports Illustrated

Mohamed Salah Comes to the Fore in 2026 World Cup Caught Between Eras

A jubilant, if injured, Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt to extend the theme of this World Cup.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Guardian - AU

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends support to Socceroo Lucas Herrington after last-32 shootout miss

Australia’s players and an unlikely ally have rallied around the young defender after he missed his penalty in the defeat to Egypt

Newcastle Herald

'It's a love language': Pride and pain as Australia falls to Egypt in World Cup penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Australia.

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens): Ryan was brought off the bench in the last minute to go in goal for the shootout but failed to save a single penalty as the Socceroos crashed out of the World Cup

Radio France Internationale

Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16 for first time at World Cup

Egypt beat Australia on penalties on Friday to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup for the first time.

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