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Egypt's World Cup Journey Continues: A Look Ahead

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Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Egypt's World Cup Journey Continues: A Look Ahead

Egypt advances to the round of 16 after defeating Australia on penalty kicks and will face the winner of Argentina vs. Cape Verde, with potential matches against Switzerland, Colombia, or Ghana in the quarterfinals

Egypt's Road to the World Cup Final

For the first time in its federation's history, Egypt will move on to the knockout stage of the World Cup, having defeated Australia on penalty kicks on Friday to advance from the round of 32 to the round of 16.

Next Opponent for Egypt in the Round of 16

Following its win over Australia, Egypt will play the winner of the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match, which is set to take place on Friday at Miami Stadium.

The round of 16 match against the winner of Argentina-Cape Verde will be held at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday, July 7, at noon ET on FOX and FOX One.

Potential Quarterfinals Matchups for Egypt

If Egypt advances past the winner of Argentina-Cape Verde, it could face one of three possible opponents in the quarterfinals: Switzerland, which defeated Algeria in the round of 32, or the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana match, scheduled for Friday at Kansas City Stadium at 9:30 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

A potential quarterfinals match for Egypt would take place at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

Semifinals Possibilities for Egypt

If Egypt advances to the semifinals of the World Cup, it could face one of four possible opponents: the winner of England vs. Mexico or the winner of Brazil vs. Norway.

If Egypt advances, its semifinal match would be held at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

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