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Socceroos determined to outmuscle Salah's Egypt

The Socceroos are ready to take it up to Egypt physically as they hunt their maiden World Cup knockout win.

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The Mummy Returns: Scientists recreate voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian Mummy Nesyamun

Scientists have remarkably recreated a vowel-like sound from the vocal tract of Nesyamun, an ancient Egyptian priest who lived around 1100 BC. Using advanced CT scans and 3D printing, researchers produced a sound based on the mummy's preserved throat, offering a unique, albeit limited, auditory connection to the past. This…

The Economic Times

‘They ruined our dream’: Revenge on Socceroos’ minds for clash with Egypt

Three of the current Australia squad hold painful memories of a defeat at the Tokyo Olympics that they are using for motivation in the World Cup last 32

The Guardian - AU

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'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

Australia's World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos' stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe.

AAP

Socceroos want to topple Pharaohs at set pieces

The Socceroos are yet to weaponise their set pieces at this World Cup and there is no better place to start than against Egypt in the knockouts.

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Why Scotland’s World Cup was a disaster

Scotland are out of the 2026 World Cup, having failed to progress from their group with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. But while nations like Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo, Bosnia, Canada, and South Africa have broken new ground, Steve Clarke's team exit having scored one single goal. Adam Clery looks…

The Independent UK

Iran needed help to save their ‘disaster’ World Cup. Instead they got more heartbreak

Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of them

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Ranking All 32 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Very few nations have managed to come through a brilliant if bruising group stage campaign entirely unscathed.

Sports Illustrated

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

The Independent UK

Steeled Socceroos' belief rising ahead of Egypt clash

The Socceroos believe their extended build-up to the World Cup and competitive tension will hold them in good stead now they are in the knockouts.

AAP

All eyes on Salah as Socceroos gear up for Egypt

All eyes will be on Egypt star Mohamed Salah's fitness ahead of a bumper World Cup round-of-32 clash with the Socceroos.

AAP

Iran's stoppage-time goal disallowed in 1-1 draw with Egypt

SEATTLE: Iran had a stoppage-time goal ⁠disallowed and settled ⁠for a 1-1 draw with Egypt in an intense final Group G game at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.

Bangkok Post

Mohamed Salah Injury: World Cup Future Revealed by Egypt Boss

The former Liverpool icon is a fitness doubt ahead of a crucial round of 32 tie against Australia.

Sports Illustrated

Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup 'really terrible'

Iran's World Cup journey ended with a controversial 1-1 draw against Egypt, a result that left players and coach Amir Ghalenoei feeling "very unfairly" treated. A late disallowed goal, coupled with logistical challenges and perceived poor hospitality from the host nation, marred their experience. Despite these hurdles, the team expressed…

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Socceroos veer left to get it right at World Cup

Playing Jordan Bos on the right, with Aziz Behich on the left, was a masterstroke against Paraguay and the Socceroos could repeat the dose against Egypt

The Independent UK

Iran captain slams Fifa and ‘disaster’ World Cup after cruel VAR blow against Egypt

Iran were denied a guaranteed place in the knockout phase after their stoppage-time winner was disallowed

The Times of India

Watch: Rainbow flags fly at FIFA 'Pride Match' despite objections by Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is criminalised

Rainbow flags were seen waving among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle's World Cup stadium on Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for LGBTQ+ people took to the field in a match that became an unlikely symbol of inclusivity.

The Independent UK

Egypt star Mohamed Salah issues injury update as World Cup hangs in balance

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah is dealing with a left knee injury

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: England learn next round opponents and Messi scores again

England booked their place at the top of Group L with a 2-0 win in Panama. Tuchel’s side will play African side DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup. Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post following their…

Euronews

Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait

Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt.

France 24

Belgium, Egypt into World Cup last 32 as Iran face anxious wait after stoppage-time drama

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. The draw means the Pharaohs advance to the last 32 along with Belgium, who demolished New Zealand 5-1 to…

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos to meet Mo Salah’s Egypt in World Cup last 32 with star player under injury cloud

Australia to face the Pharaohs for first time at global tournament while Salah was substituted before wild finish to Group G and side’s draw with Iran

The Independent UK

Iran’s knockout status hangs by a thread after most dramatic – and agonising – World Cup moment so far

Egypt 1-1 Iran: Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh’s stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR, denying the war-torn nation a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages. Egypt are through; Iran must now wait

Bangkok Post

Belgium rout New Zealand to advance at World Cup

VANCOUVER - Leandro ⁠Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and a place in ‌the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament.

The Guardian - AU

Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia

A disallowed goal and a header off the bar in injury time broke Iranian hearts as a 1-1 draw saw Egypt finish Group G in second place

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