Socceroos secure World Cup knockout berth with draw against Paraguay

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Australia to face the Pharaohs at 4am AEST on Saturday 4 July Tony Popovic’s side locked in spot in knockouts as Group D runners-up The Socceroos’ last 32 opponent is set with Egypt to come next, after a rollercoaster evening in Group G that at different times had the formidable Belgium and the underdog Iran in line to play Australia. It will be Egypt’s anthem, however, playing alongside Advance Australia Fair in Dallas just before 4am AEST on Saturday 4 July, after the African nation secured a 1-1 draw against an unfortunate Iran to secure second place in Group G. Continue reading...

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Goalless draw against Paraguay secures second place in Group D Australia have seven-day break before knockout game in Dallas Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the team’s last-32 clash in Dallas next week after his side’s composed 0-0 draw with Paraguay that booked a place in the World Cup knockout rounds. the identity of Australia’s next opponents is yet to be decided – it will be either Egypt, Belgium, Iran or New Zealand – but the date and time are already locked in – Friday 3 July at 1pm in Texas (Saturday 4 July at 4am AEST). Continue reading...