Australia
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Australia’s work rate and organisation should make this a competitive contest, but Egypt’s superior attacking talent and rock like defence makes me predict a Pharoah’s win by 2-0.
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Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Matchday: Round of 32
Date: 03 July 2026
Kick-off time: 20:00 (SA Time)
Venue: AT&T Stadium,Arlington, Texas
Match Details
Both Australia and Egypt will be rested for this match as they will be playing the final match in the Round of 32. The Socceroo’s will be playing in their third ever knockout match in the World Cup and will be hoping for a better result than the previous two which they lost. The Pharoah’s have qualified for the first time from a group in the tournament and will be hoping to also win their first ever knockout match. The match will take place at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. . South African viewers can catch the action from 20:00, Friday 20:00.
Why This Match Matters
History will be made by either Australia or Egypt as they seek to win their first ever knockout match at the World Cup. Both teams have blown hot and cold in the tournament with the Pharaohs reaching their peak in the 3-1 win over New Zealand while the Aussies won 2-0 over Turkey who were the bookies favourite in the opening round. Goals have been difficult to come by for Australia while Egypt have been superb in defence, keeping two clean sheets in their three games to date. This match could possibly be settled by a single goal therefore both teams need to take any half chances that come their way.
Australia v Egypt Head-to-Head Stats
Previous Meetings
These teams have met once before back in 2010 with The Pharaohs coming away with a 3-0 victory in what was a friendly international.
Australia’s Recent Form
Australia’s last five matches: LDWLD
Recent results include:
24/06/2026 (World Cup): Paraguay 0-0 Australia
19/06/2026 (World Cup): USA 2-0 Australia
14/06/2026 (World Cup): Australia 2-0 Turkey
06/06/2026 (Friendly): Switzerland 1-1 Australia
31/05/2026 (Friendly): Mexico 1-0 Australia
Recent form:
Recent form: Australia started their World Cup campaign with a bang as they beat the much-fancied Turley team 2-0. They then suffered a loss to hosts, the USA by the same margin and this left their qualifying hopes in uncertain waters. The Socceroo’s played out a goalless draw in their last group match against Paraguay to book their place in the Round of 32. They have kept two clean sheets in their three matches in the World Cup.
Egypt’s Recent Form
Egypt’s last five matches: WLDWD
Recent results include:
27/06/2026 (World Cup): Egypt 1-1 Iran
22/06/2026 (World Cup): New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
15/06/2026 (World Cup): Belgium 1-1 Egypt
07/06/2026 (Friendly): Brazil 2-1 Egypt
28/05/2026 (Friendly): Egypt 1-0 Russia
Recent form: Egypt have had a mixed bag of results in their last five matches but have only lost one of those games. They began their World Cup campaign with an impressive draw with Belgium but it was their 3-1 win over New Zealand that got them on track for the Round of 32. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw with Iran and have shown that they can grind out results even when they are not playing at their best.
Team News
Australia Team News
Head coach Tony Popovic is expected to keep faith with the side that impressed in the win over Paraguay. Highly-rated young centre-back Lucas Herrington should retain his place in defence.
Injuries:Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie will not be considered due to injury.
Suspensions: No suspensions.
Key players to watch: Argentina will once again look to Lionel Messi to inspire their attack and add to his impressive tally of six goals. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez both have to be at their clinical best if they are to break down the resolute Capo Verde defence. The midfield combination of Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul will look to control possession and provide the link to the attacking trio up front. Emiliano Martínez provides the confidence and reliability between the posts although he is expected to have a quiet match.
Egypt Team News
There are a number of players under injury doubt including Mo Salah but the magnitude of the match should see all those players declared fit.
Injuries: Mohamed Salah and Hamdy Fathy have injury clouds but are expected to be fit.
Suspensions: Mohanad Lasheen is serving a one match ban.
Key players to watch: Egypt will once again look to Mohamed Salah to provide the spark in attack with his pace, creativity and clinical finishing. Omar Marmoush will be the target man up front but will improve his finishing. ,while Emam Ashour and Zizo will be tasked with creating chances from midfield. At the back, the experienced pairing of Rami Rabia and Yasser Ibrahim will be crucial in keeping Australia at bay, while goalkeeper Omar Shobeir will need to command his area and make key saves when called upon.
Predicted Lineups
Australia Predicted XI
Patrick Beach; Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar, Lucas Herrington; Jordan Bos, Aiden O’Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler, Aziz Behich; Cristian Volpato, Connor Metcalfe; Nestory Irankunda.
Egypt Predicted XI
Omar Shobeir; Mohamed Hany, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Karim Hafez; Marwan Attia, Zizo; Mohamed Salah, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Ziko; Omar Marmoush.
Best Betting Markets for Australia v Egypt
Match Winner
Prediction: Egypt to win @ (2.50) at Hollywoodbets
Over/Under Goals
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals @(1.43) at WSB
Both Teams to Score
Prediction: Both Teams to Score- No @ (1.65) at Betway
Anytime Goalscorer
Prediction: Mo Salah to score anytime @ (3.00) at Easybet
Australia v Egypt Prediction
Best Bet
Prediction: Egypt to win and under 2.5 goals @(4.00) at Hollywoodbets
Correct Score Prediction
Prediction: Australia 0 – 2 Egypt @ (12.00) at Easybet
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Match analysis and verdict
Australia will again look to their resolute defence to keep the attacking threats like Salah and Marmoush at bay. Aiden O’Neill and Paul Okon-Engstler will be tasked with trying to control the midfield battle. The pace of Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato will be their biggest attacking weapons, while Harry Souttar must lead the defence and deal with Egypt’s dangerous forward line.
Egypt will be relying on Salah as he remains the key figure and will look to exploit space in wide areas, while Marmoush provides pace and intelligent movement through the middle. Emam Ashour and Zizo have an important role as they seek to win possession to supply the forwards. Australia’s work rate and organisation should make this a competitive contest, but Egypt’s superior attacking talent and rock like defence makes me predict a Pharoah’s win by 2-0.
Prediction: Australia 0 – 2 Egypt
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