Australia and Egypt will battle it out in their round of 32 knockout match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday evening in Dallas.
Australia finished second in Group D after a barren draw against Paraguay in their final group game. They finished with four points, level with Paraguay in third, but they had a better goal difference.
The Socceroos are playing their third-ever World Cup knockout match. They previously reached the round of 16 in 2006 and most recently in Qatar 2022.
They face an Egypt side who are still unbeaten in the tournament – beating New Zealand 3-1 in between 1-1 draws against Belgium and Iran. The Pharaohs finished second in Group G with five points, level with winners Belgium.
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Egypt have not played a World Cup knockout match since 1934 when they were eliminated in the round of 16. This is only their fourth appearance in the tournament.
Egypt also scored five goals in the group stage, as many as they had managed in seven previous World Cup games. Their longest unbeaten run in the tournament should give them a morale boost ahead of this clash.
Which of these teams will make history by qualifying for the round of 16? We have an in depth look at both sides and offer our predicted outcome.
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What time does Australia vs Egypt start?
The match kicks off at 9PM E.A.T at the AT&T Stadium
Australia vs Egypt team news
Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie have both been ruled out for the Socceroos, meaning Jackson Irvine will get the nod to start.
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe have scored both of Australia’s goals in the tournament and the pair will start in attack, hoping they can add to their tally.
There are no other changes expected from the Australian side that started in their draw against Paraguay.
For the Pharaohs Mohamed Abdelmonem and Ahmed Fatou are doubtful for the match with minor injury concerns.
There has been talk of the availability of talisman Mohamed Salah who suffered a knock in the final group match against Iran. However, Trezeguet who has two goal involvements at this World Cup, will retain his place in the starting XI.
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Mostafa Ziko is also fit to start and will lead the attacking line, while Hamza Abdelkarim settles for a place on the bench.
The rest of the side will remain unchanged.
Australia vs Egypt head-to-head and current form
The Socceroos have just one win so far, and it is their only win in their last five matches. They have lost and drawn another two in that run.
The Egyptians have lost just once in their last five matches – a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in a pre-tournament friendly. They have won twice and earned a point in another two games as well.
These teams have only ever met once before in their history, with Egypt coming out as 3-1 winners.
Current form:
Australia – DLWDL
Egypt – DWDLW
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Australia vs Egypt previous games
- Egypt 3-0 Australia (November 17, 2010)
Australia vs Egypt prediction
Australia have struggled to find goals in the tournament, and with the absence of two main players they could struggle here as well.
The Egyptians have let in a goal in every match they have played in the tournament so far and they could concede here as well. They do boast a better squad on paper and could be strong enough to win the game in the 90.
Prediction – Egypt to win
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