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Zlatan Ibrahimović has message for Australia’s Lucas Herrington after penalty miss
Australia suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s round of 32 in a penalty shootout loss to Egypt on Friday in Arlington, TX. In penalties, Lucas Herrington had a chance to even up the shootout 3-3, but his attempt hit the crossbar. Lucas Herrington goes OFF THE BAR!
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Football | The Guardian
· Jul 3, 2026
Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape
Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck Lucas Herrington did not deserve to be the face of this painful defeat. The 18-year-old was already the youngest starter the Socceroos have ever fielded at a World Cup. Now he will be forever connected with one of Australian football’s great tragedies.Once he missed his penalty kick – his side-footed effort placed too high and into the crossbar – first Awer Mabil ran to him, the gesture acknowledging the pain that will never leave him. When Egypt finished the shootout moments later, Herrington quickly turned his back to the crossbar that did him wrong, and put one arm to his mop of curly hair. Continue reading...
Brisbane Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Fresh and ready for Egypt: Every Socceroos player’s group-stage rating
Coach Tony Popovic swung a few surprise moves ahead of the group-stage games. As his team prepares for a sudden-death match against Egypt, we rate Australian player’s performance so far at the World Cup.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has sent a message to Lucas Herrington following Australia’s Round of 32 match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup. He commended the young player for his bravery in taking a penalty during the shootout, referring to him as “the best.” The Socceroos played against the Pharaohs at Dallas Stadium in [] World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Madrid Universal
· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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News of Karim Adeyemi’s move to Barcelona has come out of the blue, and the board have done incredibly well to keep matters silent to this point.The player has an agreement in principle with the C...
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE – Argentina v Egypt: World Cup 2026 commentary, updates, goals and stats as Messi misses penalty after Ibrahim heads opener
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Related coverage for "Zlatan Ibrahimović has message for Australia’s Lucas Herrington after penalty miss": Football | The Guardian — Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape. Brisbane Times — Fresh and ready for Egypt: Every Socceroos player’s group-stage rating. Daily Post Nigeria — World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss. Madrid Universal — Real Madrid still want to bring back 21-year-old Argentine wonderkid in 2027 – report. Barca Universal — Two players whose futures will be affected by Barcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi. 101GREATGOALS.COM — LIVE – Argentina v Egypt: World Cup 2026 commentary, updates, goals and stats as Messi misses penalty after Ibrahim heads opener