Playing Iran for for the first time since that heartbreak in Melbourne 29 years ago would’ve been insane but Egypt it is then
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Didn’t know whether to fear or embrace this outcome. In the end it didn’t matter, the Egyptians it is.
Early start on Saturday, but you’re not a real football fan in Australia if you’re not used to big matches at ungodly hours of the morning. We’ve actually been fairly lucky with the timeslots so far.
Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane helped England to a 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey, locking top spot in group L. At the same time, Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia to finish second in the group.
UPDATE
In Atlanta, DR Congo conceded an early goal before putting three in the final 30 minutes of the match to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1. Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal in Miami, but both teams are already through to the next round.
What a game by Algeria Austria. Iran are out after a late goal by Austria for a 3-3 draw
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Algeria actually took the 3-2 lead when Riyad Mahrez scored his second goal in the 93rd minute, that would have eliminated Austria had that score stood. Instead it was Austrian substitute Sasa Kalajdzic who equalised two minutes later.
The result saw Senegal grabbing the final knockout spot as the 8th best placed third place team on goal difference.
Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to top group J, with Messi scoring in the 80th minute.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke had resigned following the team’s elimination from the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is SET.
It all begins tomorrow 5am AEST with South Africa v Canada.
Amazing finish in the end. With Algeria just backpassing I thought it was done, then they score, then Austria score. It was incredible viewing.
And how cruel a game is it for Iran. One boot stays onside and they’re playing us in a knockout game. Then they’re out, then they’re in again for a minute, then they’re out.
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One boot short of an epic rematch of the 1997 World Cup Qualifier for the 1998 World Cup
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Canada is the first team through to the final 16 of this World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Africa in Los Angeles.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/fifa-world-cup-canada-south-africa-recap-june-28-9.7251885
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The Socceroos will play their first home matches following the FIFA World Cup in Queensland, with the state to host two blockbuster matches against football powerhouse Brazil later this year.
Netherlands star Cody Gapko and his partner Noa van der Bij announced on Sunday morning (AEST) that their unborn child had tragically passed during pregnancy.
After announcing the news on social media, the Dutch Football Association and Gapko confirmed the 27-year-old would stay with the team during this time.
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Townsville? Really rolling out the welcome mat for Brazil there. I’m guessing this was a Queensland state government sponsored tour, as they’d fill the MCG or Stadium Australia if they played down there instead.
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Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe joked the Brisbane Roar must be “kicking themselves” after prematurely cashing out their sell-out clause for Australian young gun Lucas Herrington.
However the A-League club insisted on Monday it should be celebrated for helping to identify and develop a player of Herrington’s calibre.
In January, Herrington signed for (MLS club) Colorado (Rapids) following an 18-month stint at the Brisbane Roar, with the A-League club selling him for about $1 million.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Roar negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on clause with Colorado, which they recently cashed out for about $530,000.
They won’t sent a full strength team I’m tipping, so Townsville maybe OK.
Yes, the Premier hasn’t stopped mentioning it all day
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Probably the most exciting thing to have happened to him ever in his life…
Paraguay had stunned Germany with a 4-3 penalty shootout win in Boston, after scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time and extra time. Jose Canale kicked the winning penalty.
Earlier, Brazil eliminated Japan 2-1 in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the clincher in the 96th minute. That leaves Australia as the only team from the Asian confederation remaining in the tournament.
There was a shooting at a San Jose World Cup live site on Sunday night local time, which left one dead and one injured.