Australia national football team – Socceroos

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Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape

Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck

July 4, 2026

Football

Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires

Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, as Australia switched keepers for the shootout but missed two of their spot-kicks

July 3, 2026

Football

Socceroos enter unfamiliar territory with chance to make history against Egypt

Australia have previously faced formidable opponents in World Cup knockout matches but this time a spot in the last 16 is in their own hands

July 3, 2026

Football

Egypt star Mo Salah fit to face Socceroos in last-32 clash after hamstring strain

Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan unsure whether veteran will start and is not worried by Australia’s physicality

July 3, 2026

Football

Egyptian-Australians grapple with a ‘bittersweet’ dilemma: who to support in the World Cup?

The Egyptian diaspora are ‘addicted to football’ and will be in full voice when the Pharaohs take on the Socceroos. For some it’s a ‘win-win situation’

July 2, 2026

Football