Egypt beat Australia on penalties
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Australia's World Cup run came to an end in the Round of 32 after a penalty kick loss to Egypt. See the Aussie's full World Cup route here.
Follow the Australia vs. Egypt live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Australia about to head to a shootout at the World Cup, coach Tony Popovic made a switch in net late during extra time, going with an experienced goalkeeper over the tournament first-timer who had already made some key stops.
Australia is coming off a 0-0 draw with Paraguay on June 25. It was the first game in the tournament in which the Socceroos did not find the net. Egypt meets Australia after a 1-1 draw against Iran, its second draw during the group stage. The Pharaohs also had a 1-1 draw versus Belgium to open World Cup play.
Check out the full game highlights between Australia and Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton.
Australia goalkeepers Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were both taken by surprise by the late substitution that introduced Ryan for Australia's 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Egypt.
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