Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium to reach the Round of 16. Emam Ashour's early header was cancelled out by an own goal, and Egypt held their nerve from the spot to deny Australia a first World Cup knockout win.
How it unfolded: Ashour, then an own goal
Ashour headed Egypt ahead on 13 minutes for his second goal of the finals. On 55, a set-piece deflected in off Mohamed Hany — his second own goal of the tournament, the first player ever with two at one World Cup. Nothing separated the sides in 120 minutes, and Egypt won the shootout 4-2.
Context: nerve and an unwanted record
Egypt's composure told under pressure; Australia's wait for a knockout win goes on. Hany's double own goal summed up the fine margins.
The next step: Egypt meet Argentina
Egypt advance to face Argentina. With the tie level, our forecast of under 2.5 goals landed in a 1-1 draw settled on penalties.
What we predicted before the match
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Australia – Egypt Prediction and Betting Tips
Australia
DLWDL
vs
13:00
03 Jul · Fri
Egypt
DWDLW
Kick-off: 13:00 local (3 Jul) · 18:00 UTCVenue: AT&T StadiumReferee: G. Tejera
Top forecast + 3 supporting tips
4 picks Top Pick
Total:Under: 2.5Under 2.5 goals60% confidence
1.49odds
Two cautious runners-up in a knockout tie, with extra time in the balance, points to a contained, low-scoring contest.
Back this tip
1X54%
Australia or draw
1.57 odds
Win 246%
Egypt to win
2.39 odds
Total Team 1 Under: 1.560%
Australia under 1.5 goals
1.23 odds
This Round of 32 tie brings together two group runners-up in a finely-balanced pairing. Australia advanced on the back of a resilient, well-drilled campaign, while Egypt progressed through organisation and the threat of their key players. Expect a tight, tactical encounter: Tony Popovic's compact Australia against Hossam Hassan's Egypt, who carry a fraction more in the final third. With a Round of 16 place on the line and a draw sending the tie to extra time, both sides may err on the side of caution. Our forecast favours a low-scoring contest, with Egypt holding a narrow edge if the tie opens up.
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06 Jun 2026Switzerland1 — 1D
31 May 2026Mexico0 — 1L
Egypt — recent matches
27 Jun 2026Iran1 — 1D
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Squad Availability
✚ Injured ·■ Suspended
Australia
✚J. Italiano
✚M. Leckie
Egypt
✚Hamdi Fathy
✚Mohanad Lasheen
■Hossam Abdelmaguid
Key Players
Australia
Mathew RyanGKRoma · 90+ caps · Captain
Mitchell DukeSTMachida Zelvia · 40+ caps
Aaron MooyCMRetired (note: check status)
Cameron DevlinCMHearts · 15+ caps
Egypt
Mohamed SalahRWLiverpool · 100+ caps · 55 G · Captain
Omar MarmoushSTMan City · 30+ caps · 12 G
Mostafa MohamedSTNantes · 30+ caps
Mohamed ElnenyCMAl-Jazira · 100+ caps
Injuries
Australia
None reported
Egypt
None reported
Venue · Context
Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Capacity: 80,000
AT&T Stadium's retractable roof is expected to stay shut against the Texas summer, air-conditioning the arena and removing heat as a variable.
Australia
1–1
Egypt
