Australia 1-1 Egypt (pen 2-4): Egypt wins.
Australia and Egypt enter their knockout clash at the 2026 World Cup in evenly matched form — a match where only one team will advance.
- 0'The match has started.
Australia hosts Egypt.
- 13'GOAL! Egypt (0-1)
13th minute:E. Ashour(Egypt) scored (assist: K. Hafez). Score: 0 - 1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Australia): K. Trewin comes on to replace J. Bos.
- 55'GOAL! Australia (1-1)
55th minute:M. Hany(Egypt) scored an own goal. The score is 1-1.
- 67'Substitution
67th minute (Egypt): H. Hassan comes on to replace M. Ziko.
- 67'Substitution
67th minute (Egypt): H. Abdelmaguid comes on to replace H. Fathy.
- 74'Substitution
74th minute (Australia): A. Hrustic comes on to replace C. Volpato.
- 74'Substitution
74th minute (Australia): M. Toure comes on to replace N. Irankunda.
- 80'Substitution
80th minute (Egypt): Trezeguet comes on to replace K. Hafez.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 91'Substitution
91st minute (Australia): P. Okon-Engstler comes on to replace A. O'Neill.
- 91'Substitution
91st minute (Australia): A. Mabil comes on to replace C. Metcalfe.
- 105'Yellow card
105th minute: H. Hassan (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 106'Substitution
106th minute (Egypt): H. Abdelkarim comes on to replace O. Marmoush.
- 119'Substitution
119th minute (Australia): M. Ryan comes on to replace P. Beach.
- 120'Yellow card
120th minute: Y. Ibrahim (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 120+1'Substitution
120+1st minute (Egypt): M. Saber comes on to replace M. Attia.
- 120+1'Missed penalty
120+1st minute: H. Souttar (Australia) misses the penalty.
- 120+1'GOAL! Egypt (1-2)
Minute 120+1:M. Saber(Egypt) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 1 - 2.
- 120+2'GOAL! Australia (2-2)
Minute 120+2':J. Irvine(Australia) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 2 - 2.
- 120+2'GOAL! Egypt (2-3)
Minute 120+2':R. Rabia(Egypt) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 2 - 3.
- 120+3'GOAL! Australia (3-3)
Minute 120+3':A. Mabil(Australia) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 3 - 3.
- 120+3'GOAL! Egypt (3-4)
Minute 120+3':M. Salah(Egypt) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 3 - 4.
- 120+4'Missed penalty
120+4th minute: L. Herrington (Australia) misses the penalty.
- 120+4'GOAL! Egypt (3-5)
Minute 120+4':H. Abdelmaguid(Egypt) scored from the penalty spot. Score: 3 - 5.
- 120'Penalty shootout
The two teams proceeded to a penalty shootout.
- KTFinal score: Australia 1-1 Egypt
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 03:55 on 04/07/2026
Team lineup updated at 00:55 on 04/07/2026
Official lineup
Australia
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachTony Popovic
Starting lineup:
- 18. Patrick Beach (G)
- 3. Alessandro Circati (D)
- 19. Harry Souttar (D)
- 25. Lucas Herrington (D)
- 5. Jordan Bos (M)
- 13. Aiden O'Neill (M)
- 22. Jackson Irvine (M)
- 16. Aziz Behich (M)
- 20. Cristian Volpato (F)
- 8. Connor Metcalfe (F)
- 17. Nestory Irankunda (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Mathew Ryan
- 12. Paul Izzo
- 2. Miloš Degenek
- 6. Jason Geria
- 21. Cameron Burgess
- 15. Kai Trewin
- 14. Cameron Devlin
- 24. Paul Okon-Engstler
- 10. Ajdin Hrustić
- 11. Awer Mabil
- 23. Nishan Velupillay
- 9. Mohamed Touré
- 26. Tete Yengi
Egypt
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachHossam Hassan
Starting lineup:
- 23. Mostafa Shobeir (G)
- 3. Mohamed Hany (D)
- 5. Rami Rabia (D)
- 2. Yasser Ibrahim (D)
- 15. Karim Hafez (D)
- 14. Hamdy Fathy (M)
- 19. Marwan Attia (M)
- 8. Emma Ashour (M)
- 10. Mohamed Salah (M)
- 11. Mostafa Ziko (M)
- 22. Omar Marmoush (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Mohamed El-Shenawy
- 26. Mohamed Alaa
- 16. Mahdi Soliman
- 4. Hossam Abdelmaguid
- 24. Tarek Alaa
- 18. Nabil Donga
- 7. Mahmoud Trézéguet
- 21. Mahmoud Saber
- 12. Haissem Hassan
- 20. Ibrahim Adel
- 25. Zizo
- 9. Hamza Abdelkarim
There is no turning back in this battle.
At 1:00 AM on July 4th, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, Australia and Egypt will face one of the most demanding scenarios in top-level football: the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup — win or lose. There will be no more opportunities for correction, no more calculations of points or goal difference. Everything will be decided in 90 minutes, or more if necessary.
This is a rare occasion where two footballing nations from two different continents meet on the biggest stage on the planet, and both are acutely aware that every decision on the pitch tonight will be decisive.
Form of both teams before the match
Looking at their recent form, Australia is showing remarkable inconsistency: wins, losses, and draws in their last three matches. This is the image of a team that hasn't truly found stability, but still has the ability to produce positive results when needed.
Egypt, on the other hand, is following a different pattern — draws, wins, then more draws. The North African team's performance reflects caution and tactical discipline, but also raises questions about their ability to make breakthroughs in crucial moments.
Key tactical point
Given the knockout nature of the game, both teams will likely prioritize defensive solidity before seeking goals. Egypt's recent tendency to draw frequently suggests they are a team accustomed to controlling the tempo of the match and waiting for opportunities.
Meanwhile, Australia will need to rediscover consistency — particularly the ability to maintain a consistent performance throughout each half. Their recent win is an encouraging sign, but their previous inconsistency remains something opponents can exploit.
Assessment
This promises to be a tense and low-scoring match, where individual mistakes or a set piece could be the deciding factor. Both teams are fairly evenly matched, and with the pressure of a knockout stage, a draw after 90 minutes, followed by extra time or a penalty shootout, is entirely possible.
Both Australia and Egypt have reason to believe in their chances — and that's precisely what makes this match worth watching.
Australia's recent form
- June 26, 2026: Paraguay 0-0 Australia (Draw)
- June 20, 2026: USA 2-0 Australia (Loss)
- June 14, 2026: Australia 2-0 Türkiye (Winner)
- 07/06/2026: Switzerland 1-1 Australia (Draw)
- May 31, 2026: Mexico 1-0 Australia (Loss)
Egypt's recent form
- June 27, 2026: Egypt 1-1 Iran (Draw)
- June 22, 2026: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Winner)
- June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
- 07/06/2026: Brazil 2-1 Egypt (Loss)
- May 29, 2026: Egypt 1-0 Russia (Winner)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 4 | DLW |
Team form and statistics
Australia (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches:WLD
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 1 (1 at home)
- Draw: 1 (0 at home)
- Losses: 1 (0 at home)
Goal:
- Scored: 2 goals (Average: 0.7 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 0.7 goals/match)
Egypt (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches:DWD
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 1 (1 away)
- Draw: 2 (1 away)
- Losses: 0 (0 away games)
Goal:
- Scored: 5 goals (Average: 1.7 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
Force situation
Australia
- M. Leckie: Hamstring Injury (Missing Fixture)
- J. Italiano: Ankle Problems (Missing Fixture)
Egypt
- Hossam Abdelmaguid: Suspension Through Sports Court (Missing Fixture)
- Mohanad Lasheen: Yellow Card (Missing Fixture)
- Hamdi Fathy: Muscle Bruise (Missing Fixture)
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Australia
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 45%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 10%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -1.5 goals
- Guests: -2.5 tables
Advice:Combo Double chance : Australia or draw and -3.5 goals
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).