Australia vs Egypt: World Cup Knockout Showdown

Australia face Egypt at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026, with a place in the World Cup Round of 32 knockout phase on the line. Both sides arrive as group runners-up: Australia finished second in Group D with 4 points and a goal difference of 0, while Egypt claimed second in Group G with 5 points and a +2 goal difference.

Team News

For Australia, there are no listed injuries or suspensions, so the full squad is expected to be available. Key creative options such as Ajdin Hrustic and Mathew Leckie are set to feature, giving Australia maximum flexibility in midfield and attack.

Egypt have one confirmed absentee. Hamdi Fathy (Muscle Bruise) is sidelined and will not take part in this fixture. The defender’s absence slightly reduces Egypt’s depth and physical presence in the back line and midfield screen, but the core of their attacking unit remains intact.

Key Players

Mohamed Salah, who has contributed 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 appearances with a 7.37 rating, is available and will again be Egypt’s main attacking reference. With both teams largely at full strength and no suspensions reported, the attacking output on show should be close to each side’s tournament peak, with Egypt leaning heavily on Salah’s creativity and Australia on a collective approach.