Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

Four people have been arrested in live sites across Victoria, as the Socceroos World Cup bid comes to a disappointing end.

Australian coach Tony Popovic has warned his side against getting caught up in the occasion as they chase a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win, but added, no matter what "this group's already made history.

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The devastated Socceroos have been left to rue what might have been after a heartbreaking loss to Egypt ended their World Cup journey in the round of 32. Australia's hunt for a maiden men's knockout win goes on after the Socceroos lost their first shootout at the World Cup finals 4-2, with the score locked at 1-1 at fulltime and extra time.

Socceroos assistant coach Paul Okon was left frustrated at the tackle that ended Jordy Bos' World Cup with concerns the wingback has suffered a serious injury. Bos was one of Australia's best players at the FIFA World Cup with his speed on the right side of the field proving to be troublesome for opposition teams.

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It wasn’t a perfect game — mistakes were made and chances missed — and despite a gallant effort the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a cruel penalty shootout.

Australian fans have been going wild around Dallas Texas as they prepare for the Socceroos World Cup knockout tie with Egypt.