The Socceroos will not march onto the Round of 16, bowing out in penalties to a strong Egyptian side.

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's journey at the 2026 World Cup continues this weekend as the Socceroos take on Egypt. Here's everything you need to know.

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

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

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.

The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time. Egypt proved better in the shootout, scoring four times.

AUSTRALIA 0-0 (Pens: 3-4) EGYPT: After they couldn't be separated after 120 minutes the Egyptian secured victory on penalties to march into the last eight of the World Cup with a…

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 triumphs over Australia 4-2 on penalties, marking their first World Cup knockout win in a thrilling match.

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

Analysis from the round-of-32 clash between Egypt and Australia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Egypt edged past Australia in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Mohamed Salah converting his spot kick as two Australian defenders faltered after a 1-1 draw in extra time.

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

Who stood tall and who struggled? The ratings are in for the Socceroos against Mo Salah’s Egypt after their World Cup exit.