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Egypt studies Mbappe's penalty kick to eliminate Australia

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Australia changed goalkeepers before the penalty shootout, but Egypt countered by studying Kylian Mbappe's kick, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time.

Goalkeeper change before penalties fails as Australia falls to Egypt

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Asia's last representative exits World Cup 2026, losing 2-4 to Egypt in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes in the round of 16.

Paraguay - Australia: decisive battle for a knockout stage spot

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Paraguay and Australia face off in the final match of Group D World Cup 2026, a game to decide second and third place in the group. Kick-off is at 9h.

United States secures two consecutive World Cup victories after 96 years

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Co-hosts United States easily defeated Australia 2-0 in their second group D match, advancing to the round of 16 with a game to spare.

Immigrant players: Australia's strength at World Cup 2026

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Australia enters the World Cup 2026 with players from diverse journeys, originating from Sydney neighborhoods, European cities, and refugee camps in Kenya, Guinea, and Tanzania.