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The Latest Breaking News from Tony Popovic

Gutted but proud, life's a beach for World Cup hero

Patrick Beach has returned to Melbourne, saying there was no need for a private chat with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic after his controversial substitution.

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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”.

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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

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'Enormous success': FA defends Popovic after Egypt loss

After the Socceroos' round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, Football Australia's bigwigs have thrown their support behind coach Tony Popovic.

AAP

Success, failure or something else? How the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign rated

Australia’s overall performance cannot be distilled into a few spot kicks and will be deeply analysed in coming days, weeks and years

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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Socceroos left to rue latest World Cup missed chance

The Socceroos are out of the World Cup and left to rue what might have been after losing to Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32.

AAP

Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina

Minnows Cape Verde hope to continue their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they face Argentina, and footballing legend Lionel Messi. The Atlantic archipelago became the smallest ever nation to reach the knockout rounds of a World Cup by earning unexpected draws with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.

France 24

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

The Guardian - AU

Knockouts brings Socceroos fresh selection headaches

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to deploy his young attacking weapons against Egypt given the prospect of extra time and penalties.

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

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

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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.

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

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'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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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.

AAP

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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Ranking All 32 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Very few nations have managed to come through a brilliant if bruising group stage campaign entirely unscathed.

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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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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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