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Australia has secured a famous victory in Group D, with Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scoring, rookie keeper Patrick Beach making crucial saves, and coach Popovic reshuffling the starting XI to include 10 World Cup debutants. The win keeps them level with the United States ahead of a meeting in Seattle.
Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring strain and has taken part in light training ahead of Egypt’s World Cup round‑of‑32 match with Australia in Dallas. Coach Hossam Hassan has said Salah is fit to play but may not start, leaving Egypt to balance his influence with caution after he left the Iran game early and underwent scans and treatment.
The International Football Association Board has updated VAR protocols this summer, enabling interventions for mistaken identity in yellow-card cases. Embolo’s red card after a review at the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina has intensified debate over the new rule. Critics warn of potential chaos at club level, while supporters see it as a step toward deterring simulation.