Watch Australia vs Egypt World Cup game: Online streams, TV channel, early teams news, start time, predictions, Lineups
Australia and Egypt will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 when they meet in the Round of 32 on Friday, July 3, 2026. The knockout match will take place at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas.
Australia secured qualification after finishing as Group D runners-up, while Egypt booked their place in the knockout stage by ending the group phase as Group G runners-up. With both teams aiming to continue their World Cup journey, fans can expect a tense and closely contested encounter.
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Australia vs Egypt Round of 32 Team News
Australia Team News
Head coach Tony Popovic is expected to stick with the disciplined defensive approach that helped Australia reach the knockout stage. The Socceroos secured qualification following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Paraguay, showcasing their defensive organization.
Australia have no major injury or suspension concerns heading into the Round of 32, giving Popovic the option to field his strongest available lineup.
Egypt Team News
Egypt's biggest concern surrounds captain Mohamed Salah, who was substituted in the second half of the group-stage match against Iran after appearing to suffer a hamstring problem.
Head coach Hossam Hassan confirmed that Salah will undergo further medical assessment before the knockout clash. His availability could have a major impact on Egypt's attacking threat.
Australia vs Egypt Round of 32 Predicted Lineups
Australia Predicted XI (4-4-2)
Mathew Ryan; Nathaniel Atkinson, Harry Souttar, Kye Rowles, Aziz Behich; Riley McGree, Keanu Baccus, Jackson Irvine, Craig Goodwin; Mitchell Duke, Nestory Irankunda.
Egypt Predicted XI (4-3-3)
Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Hegazi, Mohamed Hamdi; Hamdi Fathi, Mohamed Elneny, Marwan Attia; Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (or Mohamed Salah), Mostafa Mohamed, Omar Marmoush.
Australia vs Egypt Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first-ever FIFA World Cup meeting between Australia and Egypt.
The two nations have met only twice in previous international friendlies. Their most recent encounter came in November 2010, when Egypt recorded a 3-0 victory in Cairo.
Australia vs Egypt Round of 32 Prediction
This matchup is expected to be extremely tight, with both sides favoring structure, discipline, and defensive organization over open attacking play.
Egypt hold a slight edge in quality, especially if Mohamed Salah is fit to start. His ability to decide matches in transition remains Egypt’s biggest weapon.
Australia, however, are extremely dangerous from set pieces, with Harry Souttar’s aerial presence providing a constant threat in the box.
Statistical models suggest a very close contest, with extra time or penalties a strong possibility.
Prediction: 1–1 after 90 minutes, Egypt to advance (slightly favored overall)
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