Ibrahimovic Offers Support to Australia's Herrington After World Cup Penalty Heartbreak
The teenager stepped up after Egypt’s pressure and drew praise from teammates and fans after Beach tipped the penalty over.
- On Friday, the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup run ended at Dallas Stadium in Arlington after a penalty shootout loss to Egypt, with the match finishing 1-1 following 120 minutes of play.
- Harry Souttar and 18-year-old Lucas Herrington missed their spot kicks during the shootout, forcing Australia's elimination despite successful conversions from Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil.
- Football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic reached out to Herrington on Fox Sports, stating, "You're 18-years-old, you're young. This is just the beginning of your career." Ibrahimovic praised the teenager's courage for stepping up.
- Embracing Herrington on the pitch, teammate Jackson Irvine praised his "incredible steel" for stepping up, while Souttar insisted the experience would help the teenager grow stronger in his career.
- Coach Tony Popovic defended his selection, asking, "what's the difference" between this elimination match and previous games where he trusted Herrington. The teenager vowed to keep working hard and prepare for the next World Cup.
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World Cup: 'You're the best' - Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has sent a message to Lucas Herrington following Australia’s Round of 32 match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup. He commended the young player for his bravery in taking a penalty during the shootout, referring to him as “the best.” The Socceroos played against the Pharaohs at Dallas Stadium in […] World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed his warmer side by sending words of encouragement to Australian teenager Lucas Herrington after his penalty miss against Egypt in the World Cup round-of-32 shootout.The 18-year-old centre back struck the crossbar with Australia's fourth spot-kick, leaving H
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