Australia and Egypt are set to clash in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium. The stage is set for an exciting encounter between the two teams.
The Australian team advanced from Group D with four points, securing a 2-0 win over Türkiye in their opener, followed by a 0-2 loss to the USMNT, and a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in their final match.
Egypt, on the other hand, advanced from Group G with five points, starting with a 1-1 draw against Belgium, followed by a 3-1 win over New Zealand, and a 1-1 draw against Iran in their final match. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's goal against Iran before leaving with a left knee injury in the 57th minute.
Tune-in Information for the Big Match
Fans can find details on how to watch the match below.
Key Player to Watch
In a surprising move, Popovic benched veteran starter and former captain Matthew Ryan in favor of the inexperienced Beach, who plays domestically for Melbourne City, before the first game. Beach, with only five caps for Australia, put in a stunning performance in the win over Türkiye and earned a second clean sheet against Paraguay. He will likely need to be at his best again for Australia to advance.
Salah's Status for the Match
Head coach Hossam Hassan is optimistic that Salah will play, but Egypt's offense will struggle to compete if Salah is not fit.
Australia vs. Egypt Match Odds
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