The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the final day of the round of 32, with only six teams remaining to compete for the final three spots in the round of 16. The day’s excitement begins at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, where Australia and Egypt both aim to make history by making it into the round of 16.
Egypt will have star player Mohamed Salah back in the lineup after he suffered a hamstring strain and was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran in the group stage, a result that secured their passage to the knockout rounds.
Head coach Hossam Hassan, speaking ahead of the match, confirmed that Salah is on track to feature against Australia but remained noncommittal about whether the Liverpool star will start. The Pharaohs are chasing their first-ever World Cup knockout win, and Salah’s presence could provide the performance needed to achieve this long-sought milestone.
“Salah is a passionate player; he is very much looking forward to making his own contributions with his teammates tomorrow,” Hassan said in a press conference ahead of the round of 32 match. “But of course, I am not going to run any risk unless I am sure that he is 100 percent sure of the fact that he is fit and ready to go tomorrow.”
Here is Egypt’s lineup against Australia on July 3 in the World Cup’s Round of 32:
Australia will take on Egypt at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. ET.
Here’s a look at Egypt’s lineup vs. Australia in the Round of 32:
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