Round of 32

Australia 1 - 1 Egypt

Egypt advance 2-4 on penalties

Friday, July 3 · 2:00 PM GMT-4

Pre-match Briefing

Match outlook

Too close to call

Only 6 points separate the top outcomes.

Expected score: 1-1

Australia's rugged organization collides with Egypt's star power in a knockout opener that may hinge on whether the Socceroos can keep Mohamed Salah quiet.

Game script

The model expects chances at both ends, so transitions and set pieces could swing the match.

Key battle

Australia's attacking rhythm against Egypt's defensive shape is the matchup to watch.

What to watch

Watch the opening 20 minutes: pressing, tempo, and early shots should tell us who is settling faster.

Stars to watch

Australia

Australia's captainAustralia's lead forwardAustralia's No. 10

Egypt

Egypt's captainEgypt's lead forwardEgypt's No. 10

Lineups are confirmed closer to kickoff; this list highlights notable players fans may be watching.

Who wins?

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Model probability

Expected goals: 1.4 – 1.3Most likely score (AI predicted): 1–1

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