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Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate

The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt

The Guardian - AU

'Eat or be eaten': Salah holds no fear for Socceroo

The Socceroos won't have any fear of Egypt star Mohamed Salah and won't pay him too much respect in their World Cup round-of-32 clash.

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How Socceroos' last Egypt clash made headlines

The Socceroos' World Cup round-of-32 game against Egypt will be their most high-stakes clash against the North Africans, but not the strangest.

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Socceroos hit back at worst match of World Cup claims: ‘You can’t make everyone happy’

Australia winger Ajdin Hrustic has dismissed descriptions of their Group D draw against Paraguay as one of the worst matches of the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

'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.

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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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‘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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Inner anger fuelling Socceroo to greater heights

Socceroos attacker Connor Metcalfe has taken the frustration of a difficult club season in Germany and channelled it into strong form at the World Cup.

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Socceroos fans swap football for cricket as Australian players descend on Oakland

Major League Cricket featuring Steve Smith and Peter Siddle arrives in town to the delight of travelling World Cup fans filling time before last 32

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Barcelona can wait: Aussie teen on a World Cup mission

Lucas Herrington is subject to interest from the biggest clubs in the world, taking on some of football's biggest names and taking it all in stride.

AAP

'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

Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride

Teenage defender is youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with Barcelona

The Guardian - AU

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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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Australia buys into World Cup journey as nation approaches peak Socceroos

Marketing stunts, murals and bandwagon-jumping politicians point to one thing – the country is invested in football, for a few weeks at least

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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

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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

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Life's a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame

Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach's newfound fame has extended to having a beach temporarily renamed in his honour, but he is taking it all in stride.

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Irankunda embraces surprise striker role for Socceroos

Best known for his dynamic work as a winger, Nestory Irankunda was shocked to learn he would lead the line for Australia's clutch World Cup draw with Paraguay.

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Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

The Socceroos' bid for an elusive World Cup knockout win will come down to a do-or-die clash with Egypt in the round of 32.

The Guardian - AU

‘There’s no ceiling’: electrifying Jordan Bos leaves Socceroo teammates in awe against Paraguay

Australia’s left-back switched positions to eye-catching effect against Paraguay, earning comparisons to Gareth Bale and Arjen Robben

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Drab Australia and Paraguay Display Puts USMNT Credentials Into Context

USMNT optimism took a hit in the defeat to Türkiye, while a closer examination of Australia and Paraguay has observers reining in USMNT expectations slightly.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Head coach Popovic hails Australia's 'wonderful achievement' as Socceroos seal Round of 32 berth

The draw was enough to secure Australia's second place in Group D after earlier results saw them defeat Turkey 2-0 and lose 2-0 to the United States. It marks Australia's third appearance in the World Cup knockout stage and their second successive qualification for the Round of 32.

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