Years of lessons from facing Middle Eastern opponents across Asia will come in handy against the Pharaohs of Egypt, says assistant Socceroos coach Hayden Foxe.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the team’s last-32 clash in Dallas next week after his side’s composed 0-0 draw with Paraguay

It will be the first time the Socceroos have met the Pharaohs in a World Cup when they play in Dallas on July 4.

Egypt is sweating on the fitness of star forward Mohamed Salah, but the Socceroos won't be complacent as they prepare for just the third FIFA World Cup knockout encounter in the…

Years of lessons from facing Middle Eastern opponents across Asia will come in handy against the Pharaohs of Egypt, says assistant Socceroos coach Hayden Foxe.