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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 · Jul 3

Who is Mat Ryan? Australia's World Cup shootout goalkeeper

Mat Ryan was substituted on during Australia's clash with Egypt

FourFourTwo · Jul 3

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

AAP · Jul 3

Australia vs. Egypt—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Australia and Egypt both finished second during their group stage campaigns.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history-making World Cup win against Egypt

History is possibly only 90 minutes away for the Socceroos as they gear up to face Egypt on Saturday morning (Australian time) in Dallas.

The Conversation · Jul 3

Socceroos chase World Cup history as Salah looms

Presented with a chance to make World Cup history, the Socceroos cannot get caught up in the occasion against Mohamed Salah's Egypt, says coach Tony Popovic.

AAP · Jul 2

Australia vs Egypt lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Mohamed Salah’s starting place for Pharaohs revealed following hamstring issue

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise

Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak was a flawless penalty taker and if Australia's game against Egypt goes to spot kicks, is ready to give players advice.

AAP · Jul 2

'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 · Jun 30

World Cup 2026 R32 Australia vs. Egypt Predictions and Picks

Australia vs. Egypt World Cup 2026 r32 predictions: we back Egypt at +155 as Salah and Marmoush target a defensively shaky Socceroos side.

Sports Lens · Jun 30