The Socceroos exited the World Cup in the cruellest possible manner, on penalties to Egypt. But the roots of the defeat could be found in the 120 minutes of play, which clearly showed where Australia must improve.

The Socceroos' World Cup adventure will either end or become historic when they face Egypt on Friday.

Australia faces Egypt at World Cup 2026 on July 4, never having taken a penalty in the men's tournament. Here's the football prep and the crypto angle.

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 Socceroos are hoping to create history by beating Egypt and becoming the first Australian side to win a World Cup knock-out match.

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw.

Egypt and Australia are headed to a penalty shootout at the World Cup with their round of 32 match even at 1-1 through 120 minutes of play

Egypt will now play in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

Australia has bowed out of the FIFA World Cup in heartbreaking scenes, with former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah leading Egypt to a penalty shootout victory over the Socceroos

Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, as Australia switched keepers for the shootout but missed two of their spot-kicks

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Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck

Socceroos crumble on penalties after surviving relentless late Egyptian press

Socceroos defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington stood firm before missing in the shootout, while Emam Ashour scored early for Egypt

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Egypt beat Australia on penalties on Friday to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup for the first time.

The Socceroos bow out of the 2026 World Cup after a loss in a tense penalty shootout to Egypt.

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens): Ryan was brought off the bench in the last minute to go in goal for the shootout but failed to save a single penalty as the Socceroos crashed out…

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The Socceroos exited the World Cup in the cruellest possible manner, on penalties to Egypt. But the roots of the defeat could be found in the 120 minutes of play, which clearly…

LEWIS STEELE: Australia rolled the dice by changing their goalkeeper minutes before the penalty shoot-out - but it backfired as substitute Mat Ryan saved no spot-kicks and Egypt…