Australia vs Egypt—World Cup: Live score and match stats

55' | GOAL! Australia 1–1 Egypt
Australia has found the equalizer! The Socceroos have fought their way back into this knockout clash early in the second half, wiping out Egypt's lead and completely shifting the momentum of the game. We are all square in Dallas!

HT' | Halftime in Dallas
Australia 0–1 Egypt

Overall, a pretty entertaining and even game in Dallas—but crucially, Egypt have the lead thanks to Ashour's header. Australia have offered their fair share though, but haven't been able to make it count yet. The good news is though, they've got another 45 plus minutes to turn that around. Exciting stuff!

26' | Back Under Way!
The hydration break is over, and we are back under way. Let's see what words of wisdom the coaches have imparted to their teams and how it changes the dynamic on the pitch!

Australia 0-1 Egypt
Australia attempts to strike back quickly. Harry Souttar lofts a very deep cross into the box. Herrington does incredibly well to track it down and win the ball, but his header loops wide as he is forced into a difficult, awkward shooting position.

With that action, the referee calls for a temporary pause in play for the hydration break. Both managers are taking the opportunity to regroup on the touchline.

13' | GOAL! Australia 0–1 Egypt

• Score: Australia 0–1 Egypt

• Scorer: Emam Ashour (13')

Breakthrough for Egypt! Australia manages to clear the initial danger, but they don't get enough distance on it. Egypt pounces on the loose ball, and Ashour finds the back of the net to break the deadlock early in the first half!

5' | Close Shave for Australia!

Score: Australia 0–0 Egypt

Status: 5th Minute

After a cagey and even start from both sides, Australia registers the first major near-miss of the match.

Volpato fires a brilliant, dipping left-footed shot from about 20 yards out. It dips sharply, but not quite enough, skimming the top of the crossbar on its way behind. Egypt survives an early scare!

“The Socceroos aren’t just a team. We are a reflection of modern Australia.” Those words, spoken by midfielder Jackson Irvine on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have come to define Australia’s inspiring campaign in North America. As the team prepares for a historic Round of 32 clash against Egypt on Friday, their journey is being fueled by a generation of players whose roots trace back to global conflict zones, turning the national squad into a beacon of multiculturalism.

The winners of the game will play Argentina or Cabo Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on 7 July.

Lineups

Australia possible starting XI

Beach; Geria, Burgess, Circati, Souttar, Bos; Leckie, Okon-Engstler, O’Neill, Velupillay; Toure

Egypt possible starting XI

Shobeir; Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Rabia, Kareem Hafez; Marawan Attia, Mahmoud Saber; Salah, Emam Ashour, Mahmoud Trezeguet; Marmoush