In the 2026 World Cup round of 32, Australia and Egypt finished 1-1 after normal time and extra time. Egypt struck first early in the match: in the 13th minute, E. Ashour scored from a K. Hafez assist, and Egypt went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
In the 55th minute of the second half, M. Hany turned the ball into his own net, with the goal credited to Australia to make it 1-1. Neither side could change the score again over 120 minutes. In extra time, H. Hassan was booked in the 105th minute, and Y. Ibrahim received a yellow card in the 120th minute.
In the penalty shootout, H. Souttar missed in the 120+1st minute, before M. Saber converted for Egypt; at 120+2, J. Irvine scored for Australia and R. Rabia scored for Egypt; at 120+3, A. Mabil converted and Mohamed Salah also scored; at 120+4, L. Herrington missed and H. Abdelmaguid then converted. Egypt won the shootout 4-2.
Match statistics showed Australia with 42% possession and Egypt with 58%; expected goals were 0.87 for Australia and 1.36 for Egypt; shots were 16 for Australia and 14 for Egypt, with 1 shot on target for Australia and 4 for Egypt; passing accuracy was 80% for Australia and 85% for Egypt; corners were 4 for Australia and 7 for Egypt; offsides were 0 for Australia and 3 for Egypt; saves were 3 for Australia and 1 for Egypt; fouls were 12 for Australia and 14 for Egypt.
In the previous round, Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay, while Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran.
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