Australia HubAustralia's young center back Lucas Herrington stood tall despite missing a penalty in the World Cup shootout loss to Egypt. The 18-year-old had just played 120 minutes against Egypt in a World Cup knockout game. He ran up and went high and to the right, but the ball went off the crossbar and out.
What happened?
The Socceroos' World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak with a penalty shootout loss to Egypt. Lucas Herrington's miss proved costly, but he received widespread support from the football community.
Why it matters for Australia
The loss marked the end of Australia's World Cup journey, with the team currently struggling in recent form, having lost their last three matches. Their last result was a 3-0 loss to Colombia on 2025-11-19.
What comes next?
The Socceroos will look to regroup and rebuild, with Lucas Herrington's bravery and humility earning him praise from fans and pundits alike. The team's recent form has been a concern, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last five matches. Currently, M. Leckie and J. Italiano are sidelined due to injury.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Colombia 3-0 Australia |
| Recent form | 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW) |
The Socceroos will look to bounce back from this disappointment and start building towards their next campaign.
