Australia vs Egypt: World Cup Round of 32 Preview

Australia face Egypt at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026 in a World Cup Round of 32 tie, with both sides arriving from solid group campaigns. Australia advanced from Group D with 4 points and a neutral goal difference, while Egypt came through Group G unbeaten with 5 points and a +2 goal differential.

Australia Squad

For Australia, there are no listed injuries or suspensions, so the full squad is expected to be available to the coach. That leaves attacking options such as Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, T. Yengi and Mohamed Touré all in contention to feature.

Egypt Squad

Egypt have one confirmed absentee. Hamdi Fathy (Muscle Bruise) is sidelined and will not play. The defender/midfielder’s absence slightly reduces Egypt’s options for protecting the back line and screening in front of the centre-backs.

From an attacking perspective, Egypt retain their primary creative force: Mohamed Salah, who has produced 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 appearances with 11 key passes and 3 shots on target. His availability means Egypt’s main attacking structure remains intact despite Fathy’s injury.

Overall, Australia lose no attacking output to injuries or suspensions, while Egypt’s main offensive threat is fully available, with only some defensive solidity and midfield balance impacted by Fathy being sidelined.