Australia vs Egypt: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash
Egypt and Australia are set to renew their rivalry in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the knockout stage, with just 32 teams left in the race for football’s biggest prize. Every match is now a winner-takes-all affair, with the victorious side progressing to the Round of 16. One of the Round of 32 fixtures will see Egypt take on Australia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Egypt booked their place after finishing second in Group G, while the Socceroos advanced from Group D. Although the two nations have met only twice before, this will be their first-ever competitive meeting at the FIFA World Cup.
Egypt vs Australia: All time head-to-head record
Egypt have the upper hand in the all-time head-to-head record, having won one of their two previous meetings, with the other ending in a draw. The Socceroos are still searching for their first victory over the Pharaohs, with both earlier encounters coming in international friendlies. Their meeting in Arlington will mark the first competitive clash between the two nations.
Head-to-Head record
- Matches played: 2
- Egypt wins: 1
- Australia wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Goals scored by Egypt: 3
- Goals scored by Australia: 0
- Competitive meetings: 0
- International friendlies: 2
Also Read: List of all nations eliminated from Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt vs Australia: All Previous Meetings
Egypt 0-0 Australia – International Friendly (1988)
The first meeting between the two nations came on 24 September 1988 in Sydney. Neither side was able to break the deadlock in a tightly contested encounter, with both defences standing firm throughout the 90 minutes. The match finished goalless, leaving the sides level in their inaugural meeting.
Egypt 3-0 Australia – International Friendly (2010)
More than two decades later, the teams met again in Cairo on 17 November 2010. Egypt produced an impressive display on home soil, registering a convincing 3-0 victory. Abdel Zaher opened the scoring before Mohamed Zidan and Ahmed Ali added further goals to complete a comfortable win. It remains Egypt’s only victory over the Socceroos and the most recent meeting between the two nations.
Australia vs Egypt: All Previous meeting results
- 24 September 1988: Australia 0-0 Egypt – International Friendly
- 17 November 2010: Egypt 3-0 Australia – International Friendly
Where to watch Australia vs Egypt live in India?
The game will be streamed live on Zee5 in India.
Who won the last head-to-head game between Australia and Egypt?
The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-0 win for Egypt.
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