The Egyptian national team is preparing for a strong match against its rival Australia, today, Friday, July 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 World Cup competition.
The Egyptian team faces its counterpart Australia at nine this evening, Friday, and the Pharaohs hope to continue their historic journey and snatch the qualification ticket to the round of 16 of the World Cup.
The Egyptian team succeeded in qualifying for the round of 32 of the World Cup, after finishing second in Group G behind Belgium with 5 points, and by goal difference.
The Egyptian team drew in the first round against Belgium (1-1), then won against New Zealand (3-1), and finally drew with Iran (1-1).
7 players documented Egypt's superiority over Australia from Tokyo to Dallas
The Egyptian (Olympic) team previously faced its counterpart Australia in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the Pharaohs succeeded in winning that match (2-0).
That match witnessed the presence of 8 players from Egypt and Australia, who are currently in the Pharaohs and Kangaroos squads in the 2026 World Cup.
The quartet (Mohamed El-Shenawy - Ahmed Fattouh - Emam Ashour - Ibrahim Adel) were in the Olympic team against Australia 2020, and are also present in Hossam Hassan's squad in the World Cup currently.
While the trio (Harry Souttar - Connor Metcalfe - Cameron Devlin) are in Australia's squad in the 2020 Olympics and the World Cup currently.
To view the 7 players, click here.
