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Egypt's Mohamed Salah (right) takes part in a training session with teammates. History awaits as Australia and Egypt battle for first World Cup knockout win

Doha, Qatar: History will be made in Dallas today. When Australia and Egypt meet in the Round of 32, one nation will celebrate a milestone never achieved before, a first-ever knockout victory at the FIFA World Cup. Both teams have...

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