Salah or the Socceroos? Australia's biggest Liverpool fans face World Cup dilemma
Ahead of Australia's World Cup match against Egypt, Kleames Dawood, a diehard Liverpool fan, grapples with supporting Mohamed Salah. The Sydney barber, who calls Salah his favorite, expressed pride in seeing him score, yet hopes for an Australian victory. Egypt celebrates its first knockout stage qualification, uniting the community in a historic moment of pride.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 08:35 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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