Australia vs Egypt: World Cup Knockout Phase Clash

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. Australia arrived here after finishing second in Group D with 4 points and a goal difference of 0, while Egypt also took second place in Group G, collecting 5 points and a +2 goal difference.

Team News

For Australia, there are no listed injuries or suspensions, so the full 26-man squad is expected to be available to the coach. That includes attacking options such as Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Mohamed Touré and Tete Yengi, giving the side depth across the front line and in wide areas.

Egypt have one confirmed absentee. Hamdi Fathy (Muscle Bruise) is sidelined. The defender’s absence slightly reduces Egypt’s options in the back line and defensive midfield rotations, but the core of their creative and attacking talent remains intact. Mohamed Salah, who has produced 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 matches with 11 key passes and 3 shots on target, is fully available and will again be the focal point of Egypt’s attack.

With Australia generally more conservative in front of goal and Egypt having scored 5 times in the group stage, Egypt’s attacking structure appears less affected by absences going into this tie.