Egypt Beat Australia 4-2 on Penalties to Reach the World Cup Round of 16

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Egypt Beat Australia 4-2 on Penalties to Reach the World Cup Round of 16

Emam Ashour had put Egypt ahead before Mohamed Hany's own goal leveled it at 1-1. Neither side could separate themselves in extra time, forcing a shootout. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt won 4-2 on spot kicks in Dallas, sending the Pharaohs into their first-ever World Cup Round of 16.

By Tanish Chachra

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Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez Lead Argentina XI vs Cape Verde

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Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez Lead Argentina XI vs Cape Verde

Argentina’s full XI against Cape Verde is Martínez; Molina, Romero, Martínez, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernández, Almada; Messi and Lautaro Martínez in a 4-4-2. Messi captains from the front line, with Lautaro partnering him, Almada wide and Fernández-Mac Allister anchoring midfield as Argentina chase a World Cup Round of 16 place in the knockout clash tonight.

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England vs Mexico Kickoff Set to Move Earlier Over Weather Concerns

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England vs Mexico Kickoff Set to Move Earlier Over Weather Concerns

England’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico is set to move from 8 p.m. ET Sunday to 2 p.m. ET Sunday at Estadio Azteca, according to reports. FIFA is understood to be bringing the game forward, with forecasts suggesting thunderstorms and heavy rain around the original 6 p.m. local kickoff, though no official explanation has been provided.

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Canada Boss Jesse Marsch Says He Will “Never” Coach USA

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Canada Boss Jesse Marsch Says He Will “Never” Coach USA

Marsch said he is proud to be American but now lives as an expat, explaining he has not celebrated July 4 in years. The Canada coach rejected renewed U.S. national team talk, saying, “I never will coach the U.S. national team. Ever.” He praised Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. players, but said his only focus is helping Canada win.

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Oliver Glasner Takes Over at Nottingham Forest on Record Salary

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Oliver Glasner Takes Over at Nottingham Forest on Record Salary

Glasner signed with Forest as head coach until June 2029 on the highest salary in the club's history, per Fabrizio Romano. He replaces Victor Pereira, sacked after months in charge as the fifth coach in under a year. Glasner won the FA Cup at Palace with 51 wins in 121 games and their highest Premier League points.

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Oliver Glasner Signs Three Year Deal at Nottingham Forest

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Oliver Glasner Signs Three Year Deal at Nottingham Forest

"Oliver Glasner has just signed a three-year deal at Nottingham Forest," Fabrizio Romano reports. The Austrian will bring his key staff and get involved in transfer decisions at the City Ground as he replaces Vitor Pereira. Glasner won the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League at Crystal Palace with 51 wins from 121 matches.

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