2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos campaign ends in heartbreak after penalty shoot-out loss

Jake Santa MariaThe West Australian

Sat, 4 July 2026 10:07AM

Jake Santa Maria

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 03: Ajdin Hrustic #10 of Australia is consoled by Nestory Irankunda #17 after the team's defeat through the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) — ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 03: Ajdin Hrustic #10 of Australia is consoled by Nestory Irankunda #17 after the team's defeat through the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Credit: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

The Socceroos had a chance at history but have fallen agonisingly short in Dallas as The West Sport Show breaks down their World Cup campaign.

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