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Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006
Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia’s World Cup aspirationsThere always was a familiar feeling to this youthful squad of Socceroos. That sense of deja vu. That you had seen something like this before. But it took Nestory Irankunda running to the corner flag to remember what it was.By reviving Tim Cahill’s famous goal celebration, the new face of Australian football instantly connected this fearless crop of young footballers finding their way on the world stage to the greats wearing yellow that have gone before. Continue reading...
Egypt eliminate Australia from World Cup after penalty shoot-out drama
Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas.
'I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty
Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires
Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, steadied himself, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then sent Mat Ryan the wrong way. He ran off to the corner, ripping off his shirt, and was soon joined by an ecstatic posse of Egyptian players.Don’t worry about the scrappy, largely formless game from which their joy stemmed. For the first time since 1934 when there were only 16 teams, Egypt are in the last 16 of the World Cup. At some level, football is always about the outcome; the process is just a footnote. Continue reading...
Egypt star Mo Salah fit to face Socceroos in last-32 clash after hamstring strain
Coach Hossam Hassan unsure whether veteran will start‘Messi isn’t that tall’: Pharaohs not worried by physical AustraliaThe Socceroos are set to face Mo Salah in their last 32 match, though uncertainty hangs over whether the Egypt great will start the World Cup knockout in Dallas or come off the bench.Salah was seen training with his teammates on Thursday and Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed his “passionate” forward was fit enough to play. Continue reading...