🏟️ When and Where

Australia and Egypt will face off on Friday, July 3, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT, with Gustavo Tejera as the central referee.

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🇦🇺 Australia's Preview

Australia advanced to the Round of 32 after finishing second in Group D with four points. The Socceroos opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Türkiye before falling 2-0 to the United States and closing the group stage with a scoreless draw against Paraguay, a result that secured their place in the knockout rounds.

Tony Popovic's side has impressed with its defensive organization and tactical discipline throughout the tournament. Australia has proven to be difficult to break down and will look to capitalize on every opportunity as it seeks another memorable World Cup performance.

The Socceroos know they enter this match as slight underdogs, but they have already shown they can compete with quality opposition.

🇪🇬 Egypt's Preview

Egypt reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group G with four points. The Pharaohs began their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Belgium before defeating New Zealand 3-1 and wrapping up the group stage with another 1-1 draw, this time against Iran.

Hossam Hassan's team has relied on its experience and attacking quality to navigate a competitive group, producing consistent performances on both ends of the pitch.

Now Egypt will aim to continue its journey and reach the Round of 16 behind one of the most talented generations in the country's recent history.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇦🇺 Nestor Irankunda

At just 20 years old, Nestor Irankunda has already established himself as one of Australia's brightest stars. The Watford winger has showcased his pace, confidence, and attacking flair throughout the World Cup, becoming the Socceroos' biggest offensive threat.

His performances this summer are expected to attract serious interest from clubs across Europe, and Australia will once again rely on his ability to create game-changing moments.

🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah remains Egypt's undisputed leader. The Liverpool forward has already contributed one goal and two assists during this World Cup, but he knows even more will be expected if the Pharaohs hope to continue their run.

Salah's creativity, finishing ability, and experience in high-pressure matches make him Egypt's biggest weapon as Hossam Hassan's side looks to book its place in the Round of 16.

🎯 Final Analysis

This promises to be one of the most evenly matched contests of the entire Round of 32. Most sportsbooks give Egypt a slight edge, but the gap between these two teams is extremely narrow.

Australia has demonstrated outstanding defensive discipline, while Egypt possesses the individual quality to decide the match with a single moment of brilliance. Expect a tightly contested knockout battle that could ultimately be decided by one mistake—or one flash of genius.

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