Australian footballer, left back, Melbourne City
Australia’s World Cup campaign has opened with a 2-0 win over Turkey, highlighted by Nestory Irankunda’s goal and a young, refugee-rich squad. The team has released a video promoting multiculturalism, featuring players born in refugee camps, as a statement amid rising anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Texas to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Emam Ashour opened the scoring, Mohamed Hany own goal levelled, and Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed victory with the decisive penalty as Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt.
Australia’s World Cup run ends in Dallas after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, with Egypt converting all four penalties to advance. Coach Tony Popovic defended his decision to substitute the keeper, while Lucas Herrington and Harry Souttar faced heartbreak in the shootout.