Australia goalie surprised by substitution before penalty kicks against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Australia manager Tony Popovic substituted goalkeeper Patrick Beach for Mathew Ryan with under a minute left in extra time during the Socceroos' World Cup round of 32 match against Egypt on July 3. Beach had made key saves throughout the match, which ended 1-1 in regulation. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Australia lost 4-2. Beach stated he learned of his substitution at the same time as reporters and expressed respect for the coaches' decision, despite his desire to participate in the shootout.
- •Australia faced Egypt in the World Cup round of 32 on July 3.
- •Match ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to penalty kicks.
- •Patrick Beach was subbed out for Mathew Ryan just before penalties.
- •Australia lost the penalty shootout 4-2.
- •Substitution decision surprised Beach, who respected the coaches' choice.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Australia goalie 'found out the same time' as us he was being subbed out for penalty kicks
"Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach said he had no idea he was being removed ahead of penalty kicks.
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