There has been devastation in Dallas for the Socceroos with Tony Popovic’s side eliminated in a penalty shootout on Saturday morning. Socceroos players were in tears after two missed penalties from captain courageous Harry Souttar and rising star Lucas Herrington sent Egypt through to the Round of 16.

The World Cup has captured the imagination of many Australian kids. Over the last three weeks, they have watched the Socceroos with family and friends, talked about the games at school, worn green and gold,

Australian coach Tony Popovic has warned his side against getting caught up in the occasion as they chase a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win, but added, no matter what "this group's already made history.

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

The World Cup has brought many different cultures to North Texas. We've seen incredible crowds from the Netherlands, Argentina, England, Japan, Croatia, Jordan, Sweden and Austria. Now, Egypt and Australia have come to town.

Socceroos assistant coach Paul Okon was left frustrated at the tackle that ended Jordy Bos' World Cup with concerns the wingback has suffered a serious injury. Bos was one of Australia's best players at the FIFA World Cup with his speed on the right side of the field proving to be troublesome for opposition teams.

It comes four years after Ryan was substituted off for fellow goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne during Australia’s World Cup qualifier against Peru in 2022, with the 37-year-old famously saving Alex Valera’s spot-kick to send the Socceroos to Qatar 2022.