{"id":623482,"date":"2026-07-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/australia-vs-egypt-prediction-betting-tips-03-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T19:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:20:47","slug":"australia-vs-egypt-prediction-betting-tips-03-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/australia-vs-egypt-prediction-betting-tips-03-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia vs Egypt Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &#8211; 03\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/australia.png\" alt=\"Australia\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Australia<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">03 Jul 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/egypt.png\" alt=\"Egypt\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Egypt<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Egypt to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.50<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/australia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Australia<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/egypt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Egypt<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Australia vs Egypt Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 03\/07\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 03 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Dallas Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><p>Two sides who defied expectations in the group stage collide at Dallas Stadium on 3 July in a World Cup Round of 32 tie that promises genuine intrigue. <strong>Australia<\/strong>, appearing in the knockout rounds for the second successive tournament, face a <strong>Egypt<\/strong> side making history with their first ever appearance at this stage. Only one will advance to the last sixteen, and with neither nation widely tipped to reach this point, the stakes could hardly feel greater for two squads determined to extend their stay on the grandest platform in international football.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">X2: Double Chance Draw or Egypt<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.50<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Betfred<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 02 Jul 2026 at 03:14 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Australia to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.55<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 02 Jul 2026 at 03:14 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Egypt arrive at this Round of 32 tie as the bookmakers&rsquo; choice at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.50<\/a>, having navigated the group stage unbeaten. With Omar Marmoush and Trezeguet available, the Pharaohs carry genuine attacking depth even if Salah remains a fitness doubt.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-pros\">\n<li>Egypt averaged <strong>1.4 goals scored per match<\/strong> across their last five outings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BTTS landed in <strong>4 of Egypt&rsquo;s last 4 matches<\/strong>, confirming consistent offensive contribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egypt progressed through the group stage <strong>unbeaten<\/strong>, building momentum and squad confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marmoush and Trezeguet provide <strong>credible attacking alternatives<\/strong> should Salah miss the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Australia face this knockout tie severely weakened in attack, with Leckie and Italiano both ruled out for the tournament. Priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">3.25<\/a>, Tony Popovic&rsquo;s side must rely on unproven options like Irankunda and Volpato to generate any meaningful threat.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-cons\">\n<li>Australia averaged just <strong>0.6 goals scored per game<\/strong> across their last five matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leckie and Italiano are <strong>both out for the tournament<\/strong>, stripping the Socceroos of their key wide threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six changes in the final group game raise <strong>serious doubts about Popovic&rsquo;s settled best XI<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> Australia went Under 2.5 in all <strong>five recent matches<\/strong>; with both attacks compromised by injuries, 1.44 offers a compelling low-scoring game angle.<\/p><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Australia vs Egypt<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Australia<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">29%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Egypt<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">53%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Australia vs Egypt<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Australia<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-4-2-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Patrick Beach<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Alessandro Circati<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Harry Souttar<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Lucas Herrington<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Jordan Bos<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Aiden O'Neill<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Jackson Irvine<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Aziz Behich<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Cristian Volpato<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Connor Metcalfe<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Nestory Irankunda<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Mathew Leckie <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(hamstring strain, out for tournament)<\/span><\/li><li>Jacob Italiano <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(adductor\/groin injury, out for tournament)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Egypt<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Mostafa Shobeir<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Mohamed Hany<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Rami Rabia<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Ali Gabr<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Mohamed Hamdi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Mahmoud Saber<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Marwan Ateya<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Mostafa Ziko<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Emam Ashour<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Trezeguet<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Omar Marmoush<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Ahmed Fatouh <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(hamstring tear, unlikely to recover)<\/span><\/li><li>Mohanad Lasheen <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspension (second yellow card))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A 3-4-2-1 against a 4-2-3-1 sets up a fascinating structural contest, with Australia&rsquo;s wing-backs likely to be the key battleground. <strong>Jackson Irvine<\/strong> will need to impose himself in the middle third if the Socceroos are to control the tempo and limit Egypt&rsquo;s ability to build through their double pivot.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Egypt carry genuine attacking threat, with <strong>Omar Marmoush<\/strong> operating as the focal point of a fluid front line that will look to exploit any gaps behind Australia&rsquo;s advanced wing-backs. Both lineups are drawn from probable sources, so minor changes remain possible before kickoff, though the tactical shape of each side appears well established.<\/p><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><th>Matchbook<\/th><th>Coral<\/th><th>Ladbrokes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Australia to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.55<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.55<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.96<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.96<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.91<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.91<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egypt to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.58<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 2.5<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.44<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.28<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 02 Jul 2026 at 03:14 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Verdict<\/h2><p>The value here sits with the double chance on Egypt, covering both a draw and an away win. Egypt progressed unbeaten through their group, averaging superior attacking output, while Australia&rsquo;s recent form reads poorly, with just one win in five. The Socceroos&rsquo; injuries to Leckie and Italiano further weaken their options in a knockout setting. Egypt&rsquo;s price at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.50<\/a> looks generous given the implied probability, and the draw at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\">3.00<\/a> provides additional cover. <strong>Our pick: X2.<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Round of 32<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 03 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Dallas Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best bet for Australia vs Egypt?<\/summary>\n<p>The <strong>draw or Egypt double chance<\/strong> appeals most here, reflected in the away side&rsquo;s odds at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_australia_egypt_19606945\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.50<\/a>. Egypt carry superior attacking output and greater depth up front, while Australia are badly blunted by the losses of Leckie and Italiano. With Salah&rsquo;s fitness uncertain yet alternatives available, Egypt or a draw looks the most prudent selection at 58% confidence.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What time does Australia vs Egypt kick off?<\/summary>\n<p>Australia vs Egypt kicks off at <strong>18:00 UTC on 3rd July 2026<\/strong>, which corresponds to 13:00 local time in Dallas. The match will be staged at <strong>Dallas Stadium<\/strong>, Texas, one of the premium venues selected for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I watch Australia vs Egypt on TV?<\/summary>\n<p>Broadcast arrangements for the 2026 World Cup vary by territory. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shared between <strong>BBC and ITV<\/strong>, both of which offer free-to-air coverage. Viewers elsewhere should consult their local rights holders. Streaming options via official broadcaster apps and platforms are also likely to be available for this fixture.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is Australia&rsquo;s recent record against Egypt?<\/summary>\n<p>There is <strong>no recent head-to-head record<\/strong> of note between Australia and Egypt to draw upon. The two sides have rarely crossed paths at senior international level, and no meaningful historical data exists to inform a pattern of results between them. 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