Australia 1–1 Egypt (Egypt win 4–2 on pens) — Round of 32, Match 88
Egypt beat Australia 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Match 88 of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium, Arlington on July 3, 2026. Egypt advanced to the Round of 16; Australia were eliminated.
How the tie was set up
Australia met Egypt in Match 88 of the Round of 32. The winner advanced to the Round of 16; the loser went out.
Head-to-head
Australia and Egypt arrive from different group-stage paths, so the tactical contrast is the useful pre-match lens: Australia's runner-up route against Egypt's runner-up campaign.
Result and recap
Australia 1–1 Egypt, Egypt won 4–2 on penalties. Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 13th minute, Australia levelled through a Mohamed Hany own goal in the 55th, and the tie went the distance — Egypt converted all four of their penalties, with Hossam Abdelmaguid scoring the decisive kick. Egypt advance to the Round of 16, where they meet Argentina in Match 95 on July 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Australia are eliminated.