World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Australia vs Egypt – Starting Lineups Revealed

The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will host a Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, July 3, as Australia take on Egypt. Kickoff is set for 9:00 PM local time. Both managers have confirmed their starting XIs. Australia, who advanced as group runners-up, rely on a solid defensive block and quick transitions. Matthew Ryan starts in goal, with Harry Souttar and Cameron Burgess marshalling the backline. Up front, Mitchell Duke leads the line. Egypt, meanwhile, lean heavily on Mohamed Salah, who has netted three times so far in the tournament. The Liverpool winger will look to link up with Mohamed El Shenawy and creative midfielders. Egypt’s defense features the experienced Ahmed Hegazi. This matchup pits Australia’s collective grit against Egypt’s individual brilliance. The winner will face either Iran or Paraguay in the next round.