Egypt’s Round of 32 tie is settled: as Group G runners-up they drew 1-1 with Australia at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026, then won 4-2 on penalties to reach the Round of 16.
Egypt now meet Argentina in the Round of 16 on 7 July 2026 in Atlanta.
Who Did Egypt Face in the Round of 32?
Egypt reached the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by finishing second in Group G behind Belgium. That runner-up finish fixed both their opponent and their host city.
The bracket is fixed in advance, not redrawn after the groups: here is how the Round of 32 format works.
As Group G runners-up, Egypt met the Group D runner-up, Australia, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026, and came through 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The Egypt match schedule at the World Cup and the full Group G fixtures and standings carry the table and results.
| Matchup | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt (Group G runner-up) vs Australia (Group D runner-up) | 1-1, Egypt won 4-2 on penalties | 3 July 2026 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
The Team Standing in the Way: Australia
Egypt’s opponent was Australia, who finished second in Group D behind group winners the United States.
It was a winnable knockout tie for an in-form Egypt, into the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Australia brought more World Cup pedigree, having reached the Round of 16 in 2006 and 2022, but Egypt held them to a 1-1 draw and won the shootout 4-2.
The two had little shared history, which made this a fresh and open Round of 32 contest.
The Matchup
Egypt finished runners-up in Group G, sending them to AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026 to face Australia, the Group D runner-up. The tie finished 1-1 and Egypt won 4-2 on penalties.
That result gave Egypt the deepest World Cup run in their history, and they now face Argentina in the Round of 16 on 7 July 2026 in Atlanta.
Fans who followed the team can compare hotels in Dallas from the Round of 32, and look ahead to the Round of 16 against Argentina in Atlanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Egypt ever reached the World Cup knockout stage before?
No. Egypt’s three previous World Cups, in 1934, 1990 and 2018, all ended in the first round without a win. Finishing second in Group G in 2026 took them into the knockout rounds for the first time, and beating Australia has made this their best World Cup showing yet.
Who did Egypt play in the Round of 32?
Australia. Egypt finished second in Group G and Australia finished second in Group D. They met at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 3 July 2026, where Egypt drew 1-1 and won 4-2 on penalties.
Where and when did Egypt play their Round of 32 match?
Egypt faced Australia at AT&T Stadium in Dallas (Arlington) on 3 July 2026, drawing 1-1 and winning 4-2 on penalties.
Who do Egypt face in the Round of 16?
Argentina. Egypt’s Round of 16 tie is on 7 July 2026 in Atlanta.
Sources
- FIFA: World Cup 2026 Standings and Brackets
- ESPN: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: Wikipedia
- Al Jazeera: Which Teams Have Qualified for the Round of 32
- NBC Sports: 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings
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