- Jul 4
Egypt reaches first World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout win over Australia, goalkeeper substitution backfires
A late goalkeeper substitution by Australia coach Tony Popovic failed to deliver as Egypt won a penalty shootout 4-2 in Dallas, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
- Jun 14
Australia shocks Turkey 2-0 in World Cup opener, Irankunda becomes youngest goalscorer
The Socceroos held firm and struck on counter-attacks to defeat Turkey 2-0 in their Group 4 World Cup opener, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda grabbing the first and Connor Metcalf adding the second.
- Jun 14
Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup Group D opener as underdogs defy the odds
Australia produced the first major surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver despite being dominated in possession and shot count.
