Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

Australian coach Tony Popovic has warned his side against getting caught up in the occasion as they chase a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win, but added, no matter what "this group's already made history.

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The devastated Socceroos have been left to rue what might have been after a heartbreaking loss to Egypt ended their World Cup journey in the round of 32. Australia's hunt for a maiden men's knockout win goes on after the Socceroos lost their first shootout at the World Cup finals 4-2, with the score locked at 1-1 at fulltime and extra time.

It wasn’t a perfect game — mistakes were made and chances missed — and despite a gallant effort the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a cruel penalty shootout.

The World Cup has captured the imagination of many Australian kids. Over the last three weeks, they have watched the Socceroos with family and friends, talked about the games at school, worn green and gold,

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In what is being dubbed ‘The Pact of California,’ Australia and Paraguay shared a vital point. Australia advance to the knockouts, whilst Paraguay must wait.Both sides played with extreme caution

Socceroos fans ran amok in the US before the team’s devastating loss to Egypt, taking over an iconic superstore before being kicked out by police.

One of the greatest penalty takers of all time and now a Socceroos assistant coach, Mile Jedinak is confident that Australia will be ready should their FIFA World Cup clash with Egypt go to a shootout.

The squad is packed with inspirational stories of players who have overcome hardship and are now making their nation proud