Egypt produced one of the most memorable results in the nation’s football history, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a fiercely contested 1-1 draw to secure their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Emam Ashour gave the Pharaohs an early advantage with a well-taken header, before Australia drew level through a […]

Portugal reached the World Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, yet the scoreline did little to hide the structural issues that have followed Roberto Martínez’s side throughout the tournament. Croatia controlled long stretches after halftime and were only denied by a combination of Portuguese efficiency, late tactical corrections, and the narrowest of […]