Australia vs Egypt Kickoff Time, Date, Venue, Lineups, Live Stream Channels
Arlington
Australia vs Egypt is World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match 88 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match is scheduled for 3 July 2026, with kickoff at 13:00 CT in Arlington / 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 18:00 UTC / 19:00 BST / 04:00 AEST on 4 July / 21:00 EEST in Egypt / 23:00 PKT. This hub covers the date, venue, projected lineups, live stream channels, prediction, head to head, and key stats.
FIFA lists Australia vs Egypt as World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match 88 at Dallas Stadium. Ticketmaster and AT&T Stadium list the fixture at AT&T Stadium in Arlington at 1:00 PM local time. Australia reached the knockouts from Group D with four points, while Egypt finished second in Group G with five points. Australia bring compact tournament habits and set-piece size, while Egypt bring Salah, Marmoush, and a stronger attacking path from Group G.
Australia vs Egypt Match Date and Kickoff Time
Australia vs Egypt takes place on 3 July 2026. Arlington kickoff is 13:00 CT, which converts to 14:00 ET, 11:00 PT, 18:00 UTC, 19:00 BST, 04:00 AEST on 4 July, 21:00 EEST in Egypt, and 23:00 PKT.
The timing gives U.S. viewers an afternoon knockout match and gives Australian fans an early Saturday start. Since this is a Round of 32 fixture, extra time and penalties can follow if the teams finish level after 90 minutes. Fans should keep official coverage open beyond the standard match window.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Local Kickoff | 13:00 CT in Arlington |
| Viewer Times | 13:00 CT in Arlington / 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 18:00 UTC / 19:00 BST / 04:00 AEST on 4 July / 21:00 EEST in Egypt / 23:00 PKT |
| Stage | Round of 32 – Match 88 |
| Status | Upcoming |
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas
Dallas Stadium hosts Australia vs Egypt in Arlington, Texas. FIFA uses the Dallas Stadium tournament name, while venue and ticket listings identify the ground as AT&T Stadium. The indoor setting can help both teams keep the tempo steadier than a hot outdoor afternoon.
Supporters should confirm ticket entry, stadium policies, parking, and transit before leaving for Arlington. AT&T Stadium crowds can build early around major event windows. The venue also matters tactically because the controlled environment should reward teams that keep possession clean.
Predicted Lineups
The Australia vs Egypt lineups route remains a matchday check because official team sheets are yet to be confirmed. Australia are projected in a 4-2-3-1 built around Patrick Beach, Harry Souttar, Jackson Irvine, Connor Metcalfe, Riley McGree, Ajdin Hrustic, and Mitchell Duke. Egypt are projected in a 4-3-3 built around Mohamed El Shenawy, Ahmed Hegazy, Marwan Attia, Salah, Mostafa Ziko, and Omar Marmoush.
| Team | Probable Shape | Projected XI |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4-2-3-1 | Patrick Beach; Ryan Strain; Harry Souttar; Kye Rowles; Jordy Bos; Aiden O’Neill; Jackson Irvine; Connor Metcalfe; Riley McGree; Ajdin Hrustic; Mitchell Duke |
| Egypt | 4-3-3 | Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany; Ahmed Hegazy; Mohamed Abdelmonem; Mohamed Hamdy; Hamdi Fathi; Marwan Attia; Emam Ashour; Mohamed Salah; Mostafa Ziko; Omar Marmoush |
These are projected XIs, not official lineups. Tony Popovic can add another runner if Australia need more counterattacking pace. Egypt can adjust Salah’s role if medical staff decide he should manage minutes after the Iran match.
Australia vs Egypt Live Stream Channels
The Australia vs Egypt live stream channels section focuses on official broadcasters. Socceroos match information lists SBS and SBS On Demand for Australia, while MLSsoccer lists FOX, Telemundo, and Peacock for the United States. Egypt viewers should confirm final local allocation before kickoff because match-specific placement can change by feed and platform.
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Route | Access Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | SBS / SBS Viceland | SBS On Demand | free-to-air |
| Egypt | local listings / beIN checks | official local route yet to be confirmed | match-specific allocation yet to be confirmed |
| United States | FOX / Telemundo | FOX One / FOX Sports app / Peacock | rights-holder access required |
| United Kingdom | BBC / ITV allocation checks | BBC iPlayer / ITVX where listed | free-to-air |
| Canada | TSN / CTV / RDS | TSN+ / CTV app / RDS app | rights-holder access required |
| India | match-specific TV listing yet to be confirmed | ZEE5 | rights-holder access required |
Canada viewers should check TSN, CTV, RDS, and their official apps. UK viewers should check BBC and ITV allocation near kickoff, while India viewers should confirm the final ZEE5 match tile. Official listings remain the final check because match placement can move across television and streaming feeds.
Australia Preview
Australia enter ranked No. 27 in the FIFA ranking released on 11 June 2026. Australia reached the knockouts from Group D after beating Türkiye, losing to the United States, and drawing Paraguay. The route shows a team comfortable defending compactly and accepting low-scoring pressure.
Australia can keep the tie close if Irvine and O’Neill protect the centre and stop Egypt from feeding Salah early. Souttar gives the Socceroos set-piece size, while Metcalfe and McGree can support Duke if the first pass is clean. The biggest issue is chance creation because Australia have struggled to turn possession recoveries into clear shots.
Australia Current Form and Key Players
Connor Metcalfe matters because he is Australia’s tournament scoring reference before this knockout match. Hrustic can help Australia carry the ball through midfield, and Duke can attack crosses if the wide service improves. Australia need a compact defensive block, cleaner final-third timing, and strong transition cover against Egypt.
Egypt Preview
Egypt enter ranked No. 29 and arrive unbeaten from Group G. Egypt drew Belgium, beat New Zealand, and drew Iran to finish second with five points. Their attacking ceiling looks higher than Australia’s, but the Salah fitness question keeps the match less predictable.
Egypt should avoid slow possession around Australia’s block. Salah and Marmoush need early service into wide lanes, while Marwan Attia and Emam Ashour must win second balls before Australia counter. If Egypt move the ball quickly, they can force Australia’s full-backs into repeated one-on-one defending.
Egypt Current Form and Key Players
Mohamed Salah gives Egypt their clearest goal threat, final-third creation, and a late fitness storyline route. Marmoush can carry the opposite side, while Hegazy and Abdelmonem give Egypt aerial strength in both boxes. Egypt need Salah fitness clarity, sharper midfield control, and quick service into wide attacking lanes.
Match Prediction
The Australia vs Egypt prediction is Egypt 2-1 Australia. The probability split is 30 percent Australia, 29 percent draw, and 41 percent Egypt. Confidence is 54 percent because Egypt have more attacking routes, but Australia can slow the match down.
A 2-1 Egypt result fits the current evidence. Australia can score through a set piece or second-ball spell, especially if Souttar and Duke attack the same zone. Egypt should still create the better open-play chances if Salah is fit enough to start and Marmoush receives early switches.
Head to Head Record
The Australia vs Egypt H2H record is short at senior level. Sports Mole and AiScore list Egypt’s 3-0 friendly win over Australia in November 2010 as the verified modern meeting in the checked record. The Dallas tie is their first World Cup meeting.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Verified Senior Meetings | 1 |
| Australia Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Egypt Wins | 1 |
| World Cup Meetings | 0 |
The Australia vs Egypt head to head route will carry the dedicated record when it publishes. The 2010 result gives Egypt a historical edge, but current tournament shape matters more. Australia have a new defensive identity, while Egypt have a different attacking group around Salah and Marmoush.
Key Stats Comparison
The Australia vs Egypt stats route shows Egypt with the stronger attacking profile. Australia’s group-stage route leaned on structure and clean defending. Egypt produced more goals and reached the knockout stage without losing.
| Stat | Australia | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 27 | 29 |
| Route | Group D runner-up | Group G runner-up |
| Recent Form | L-W-L-D-D | W-D-D-W-D |
| Goals in Listed Sample | 3 | 7 |
| Goals Conceded | 4 | 4 |
| Prediction Probability | 30% | 41% |
Readers can follow the Australia vs Egypt preview, the Australia vs Egypt live score, and the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 bracket as team news changes. The full World Cup 2026 standings explain how both teams reached this knockout match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Australia vs Egypt kick off?
Australia vs Egypt kicks off at 13:00 CT in Arlington on 3 July 2026. That is 14:00 ET, 18:00 UTC, and 04:00 AEST on 4 July.
Where is Australia vs Egypt being played?
The Round of 32 match is scheduled for Dallas Stadium. Venue listings identify the stadium as AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Are Australia vs Egypt lineups confirmed?
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. The projected XIs should be checked again close to kickoff.
What TV channel has Australia vs Egypt?
Australian viewers should check SBS and SBS On Demand. United States viewers should check FOX, Telemundo, FOX One, the FOX Sports app, and Peacock.
What is the Australia vs Egypt prediction?
The FWCTimes prediction is Egypt 2-1 Australia. Egypt have the stronger attacking route, while Australia can keep the match tight.
Australia vs Egypt gives the Round of 32 a compact-block-versus-wide-threat matchup in Dallas. Official lineups and some match-specific channel allocations remain yet to be confirmed, so the hub should be checked again before kickoff. FWCTimes will keep live score, lineups, stats, and watch routes connected from this main match hub as those pages publish.
