2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos take on Egypt in blockbuster round-of-32 clash

It’s all happening early in the second half!

After neither Harry Souttar nor Connor Metcalfe could get to the back post and knock in an equaliser, Mohamed Hany stayed down after copping what looked to be a blow to the head.

Surprisingly, the Egypt right-back was initially cleared to continue, but is now on the sidelines.

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Barely 10 seconds into the second half, Egypt very nearly had their second!

Substitute Kai Trewin was caught napping by Omar Marmoush, who ghosted in behind but sent a massive chance wide.

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And now Jordy Bos’ substitution out of the game has been confirmed.

He will be replaced by Kai Trewin, who will be making his first appearance for the tournament.

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Jordy Bos was carried from the pitch and looked very ginger.

It would be a huge surprise if the Socceroos star was able to take his place for the second half, which would be a hammer blow.

Australia’s assistant coach Paul Okon termed the tackle from Egypt’s Ramy Rabia which resulted in Bos going down as “terrible”.

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That’s half-time in Dallas, with the Socceroos down 1-0.

Very later in the half, Jordy Bos was collected in a big tackle and remains down to receive treatment.

We will keep you posted on the star’s condition.

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Christian Volpato got tangled up with some Egypt defenders at the back post as a cross came into the box.

Referee Gustavo Tejera and the VAR saw no need to intervene, which looked a reasonable decision.

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Cristian Volpato fashioned another sight at goal, only to send a left-foot curler wide.

The bolter striking the crossbar in the early exchanges seems a long time ago now!

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We are now into added time of the first half, with another five minutes to be played before the main break.

Having improved since the hydration break, the Socceroos would love a chance to equalise before they return to the dressing rooms.

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Nestory Irankunda is threatening to fashion a half-chance into something more meaningful with his pace.

Often caught with his back to goal against Paraguay, the 20-year-old seems to be closer to the last shoulder of Egypt’s back-line today.

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Australia have finally managed to get a set piece to work, with a long throw from Alessandro Circati getting all the way to Aziz Behich at the back post.

The left-back fired his shot straight at the keeper, but the Socceroos are beginning to threaten in dead-ball situations.

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