The Latest Breaking News from Patrick Beach

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Maty Ryan hasn't been selected for Australia's first games since the World Cup but coach Tony Popovic insists the captain's Socceroos career isn't over.

AAP · Sep 17

Why Socceroos coach has no regrets about shootout calls

Coach Tony Popovic claims even with hindsight he would still substitute Maty Ryan on for Australia's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 8

Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos

Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup looming

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

The Socceroos’ defensive approach ended their World Cup dreams. They have some tough decisions to make

Tony Popovic took over the reins of the Socceroos when there was real concern they would not qualify for the World Cup. It’s what he does best: he goes into teams and is a bit of a “Mr Fix It”.

The Conversation · Jul 5

Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he the right man to take Socceroos forward?

The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia on penalties, march into Argentina showdown

Egypt clinched a historic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw, marking their first World Cup knockout stage win. Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Salah, and Hossam Abdelmaguid all converted their spot-kicks. Emam Ashour scored Egypt's regulation goal, while an own goal by Mohamed Hany equalized for…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Socceroos 'keepers didn't see shootout switch-up coming

Coach Tony Popovic conceded his shock move to replace Patrick Beach with Maty Ryan for Australia's losing penalty shootout against Egypt didn't work.

AAP · Jul 4

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

ARLINGTON - ​Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties ‌and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

'It's a love language': Pride and pain as Australia falls to Egypt in World Cup penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

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