Australia substitutes Mathew Ryan for Patrick Beach ahead of penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Australia made a substitution with two minutes remaining in extra time against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 32, bringing in Mathew Ryan for penalties as the game remained tied at 1-1. Ryan, the experienced captain, had lost his starting position to Patrick Beach but was deemed crucial for the penalty shootout. This decision adds significant tension as both teams await the outcome that will determine who advances. The match is currently in progress.
- •Match tied at 1-1 with Egypt in extra time
- •Australia substitutes goalkeeper Mathew Ryan for penalty kicks
- •Ryan is the captain and experienced in shootouts
- •Patrick Beach was initially the starting goalkeeper
- •Decision reflects Australia's strategy for the penalty shootout
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Why Australia changed goalies for penalties to Mathew Ryan from Patrick Beach
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