Arlington, United States, July 3, 2026 (AFP) - Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit

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2026-07-04

Australia coach Tony Popovic defended his decision to switch goalkeepers for the penalty shootout that they ultimately lost to Egypt to bow out in the World Cup last 32 on Friday in Texas. Popovic also said he had no regrets over having the 18-year-old defender Lucas Herrington, who hit the bar, take a penalty. Fellow defender Harry Souttar also missed as the Socceroos went down 4-2 on spot-kicks, having held Mohamed Salah's Egypt to a 1-1 draw.......

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