There has been devastation in Dallas for the Socceroos with Tony Popovic’s side eliminated in a penalty shootout on Saturday morning. Socceroos players were in tears after two missed penalties from captain courageous Harry Souttar and rising star Lucas Herrington sent Egypt through to the Round of 16.

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

The squad is packed with inspirational stories of players who have overcome hardship and are now making their nation proud

The Socceroos are one win from uncharted territory, with both Australia and Egypt chasing their first World Cup knockout victory.

In what is being dubbed ‘The Pact of California,’ Australia and Paraguay shared a vital point. Australia advance to the knockouts, whilst Paraguay must wait.Both sides played with extreme caution

The Socceroos have crashed out of the World Cup after a shattering loss to Egypt on penalties in Dallas on Saturday morning (AEST). After the scores were deadlocked at 1-1, Australia rode their luck in extra-time before the match was decided in a dramatic shootout.

Sports reporter Jack Snape joins Martin Pegan and Sam Lewis from outside Dallas Stadium to recap the knockout match

The Socceroos World Cup campaign is over. But there’s plenty to be optimistic about for the next one in four years’ time.

The initiative will make it possible for more fans to watch the Socceroos’ knockout match in the early hours of Saturday.