Australia vs. Egypt Round of 32 Prediction: FIFA World Cup Odds, Betting Picks
Two group runner-ups face off in a World Cup Round of 32 match as Australia takes on Egypt at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday at 2 p.m. ET.
The Socceroos advanced to the knockout stage for the second consecutive time, and third since 2006, after finishing second behind the USA in Group D with a 1-1-1 record. Patrick Beach made 11 saves and posted two clean sheets in the opening three matches for Australia.
This is Egypt’s first trip to the knockout stage after finishing second behind Belgium in Group G with a 1-0-2 record. Mostafa Shoubir made nine saves, and five different players each tallied one goal in the group stage for the Pharaohs.
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Australia vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 2 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Channel: TSN, TSN+
- Weather: Indoor stadium, no weather impact.
Australia vs. Egypt Betting Odds
Egypt is favoured to win in 90 minutes at +150 odds, while Australia is priced at +230, and a draw is set at +190. Egypt has a -150 price to advance, while Australia are +230 underdogs. The Over/Under for goals is set at 1.5, with the Over heavily favoured at -170.
Australia vs. Egypt Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Australia (3-4-2-1): Beach, Herrington, Souttar, Circati, Behich, Irvine, O’Neill, Bos, Metcalfe, Volpato, Irankuda
Egypt (4-2-3-1): Shoubir, Ibrahim, Hany, Fatouh, Fathy, Lashin, Attia, Ashour, Salah, Zico, Marmoush
Australia FIFA World Cup Odds and News
The Aussies have been stout defensively, while offering little in the way of offensive creativity in the tournament so far. Nestoy Irankuda and Connor Metcalfe tallied in the surprising 2-0 opening win over Turkiye that sparked Australia’s odds to reach the knockout stage. But the Socceroos were blanked by the Americans, and a scoreless draw with Paraguay again highlighted the limitations of coach Tony Popovic’s attack.
Australia is also a long shot to win the World Cup at +20,000, and the Socceroos are +950 to reach the quarterfinals. All of the experts expect Argentina to knock out whoever advances from this match. Ask Germany and the Netherlands how those expectations are working out.
Egypt FIFA World Cup Odds and News
The Pharaohs scored AND conceded in each of their three group stage matches. Coach Hossam Hassan’s side has a wealth of scorers, led by longtime Liverpool standout Mohamed Salah. Trezeguet, Mostafa Zico, and Omar Marmoush are a trio of other Egyptian offensive options Australia will have to account for.
The draw against Belgium was a confidence boost to start the tournament, but the Pharaohs have yet to post a clean sheet. The Aussies may offer the best chance to do so. Egypt is a long shot at +25,000 to win the World Cup. They are +600 to reach the quarterfinals.
Australia vs. Egypt Player Odds and Props
Salah is +205 to score for Egypt, with Zico not far behind at +295. Irankuda has +295 odds to lead Australia. Beach is -125 to make 3+ saves and +200 to make 4+ saves. Oufa Shoubir is +100 to make 3+ saves and +255 to make 4+ saves.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
Australia is -145 to get eliminated this round and +150 to get knocked out in the Round of 16. The Pharaohs are +110 to get knocked out on Friday and +110 to get eliminated in the Round of 16.
Australia vs. Egypt Score Prediction
If this match reaches penalties, I favour the Aussies, but it won’t get that far. Look for Egypt to win its first knockout-stage contest and extend Australia’s drought at the same time, in a 1-0 victory.