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European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout

European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout

Dallas is all set to play host to the first World Cup semi-final between the top-ranked France and third seeds Spain in a clash of two former champions.

Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead

Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead

Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead

Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead

It’s a World Cup semi-final lineup for the ages, with the four top-ranked teams and some of the most prolific individual players chasing ultimate glory.

'Not happy': Tuchel's comment irks England's hero

'Not happy': Tuchel's comment irks England's hero

'Not happy': Tuchel's comment irks England's hero

'Not happy': Tuchel's comment irks England's hero

Two-goal star Jude Bellingham says "sometimes you have to win dirty" and that's what England did against Norway to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.

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Belgium into QFs after beating last remaining co-hosts

Belgium into QFs after beating last remaining co-hosts

The USA's World Cup run on home soil is over, falling 4-1 to a red-hot Belgium side in their round-of-16 match in Seattle.

Gutted but proud, life's a beach for World Cup hero

Gutted but proud, life's a beach for World Cup hero

Patrick Beach has returned to Melbourne, saying there was no need for a private chat with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic after his controversial substitution.

Socceroos left to rue latest World Cup missed chance

Socceroos left to rue latest World Cup missed chance

The Socceroos are out of the World Cup and left to rue what might have been after losing to Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32.

Socceroos chase World Cup history as Salah looms

Socceroos chase World Cup history as Salah looms

Presented with a chance to make World Cup history, the Socceroos cannot get caught up in the occasion against Mohamed Salah's Egypt, says coach Tony Popovic.

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Facing Salah won't faze Socceroos' defensive lock

Facing Salah won't faze Socceroos' defensive lock

Facing Salah won't faze Socceroos' defensive lock

Facing Salah won't faze Socceroos' defensive lock

Composed Socceroos central defender Alessandro Circati regularly faces top forwards in the Serie A so is ready for the prospect of facing Mohamed Salah.

Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise

Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise

Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise

Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise

Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak was a flawless penalty taker and if Australia's game against Egypt goes to spot kicks, is ready to give players advice.

'Eat or be eaten': Salah holds no fear for Socceroo

'Eat or be eaten': Salah holds no fear for Socceroo

'Eat or be eaten': Salah holds no fear for Socceroo

'Eat or be eaten': Salah holds no fear for Socceroo

The Socceroos won't have any fear of Egypt star Mohamed Salah and won't pay him too much respect in their World Cup round-of-32 clash.

'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

Cristian Volpato felt Australian football had told him he wasn't good enough as a teenager, but made a call to return ahead of the World Cup.

'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

Australia's World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos' stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe.

Africa's success lays bare Asia's World Cup flop

Africa's success lays bare Asia's World Cup flop

Africa's success lays bare Asia's World Cup flop

Africa's success lays bare Asia's World Cup flop

Only two Asian nations, Japan and Australia, made it through to the World Cup round of 32 in a disastrous tournament for the region.

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

The Socceroos' bid for an elusive World Cup knockout win will come down to a do-or-die clash with Egypt in the round of 32.

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Life's a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame

Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach's newfound fame has extended to having a beach temporarily renamed in his honour, but he is taking it all in stride.

'Best wing-back in the world': Bos runs the show

Socceroo Jordan Bos was dominant at right wing-back in Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, delivering a World Cup performance that has everyone talking.

Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Whether Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay remains a mystery, but Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes.

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'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

Paraguay will play like there is no tomorrow against the Socceroos, with both teams having World Cup knockout qualification on the line.

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.

Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

The Socceroos are all but through to the World Cup knockout stage, bar a disaster, but cannot think that far ahead with their Paraguay clash looming.

Injury cloud mars crushing Australian World Cup victory

Australia have cruised to an easy victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup, but there may be concern over a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.

'Expect the unexpected': Socceroos' South American test

The Socceroos know they have a shocking record against South American opposition as they gear up for their crunch World Cup encounter with Paraguay.

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

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