Mat Ryan apologizes as Socceroos exit World Cup in penalty shootout
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan publicly apologized after Australia’s exit from the FIFA World Cup on penalties against Egypt. Ryan, who was inserted into the game late, expressed his disappointment, stating, 'Hurting is an understatement.' Despite the loss, Ryan praised his team's overall performance, marking their third time progressing past the group stage in World Cup history.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 10:49 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 10:50 UTC
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