Emam Ashour ran riot with a hat-trick as Egypt stunned Australia 5-3 in a World Cup round of 32 classic that saw the underdogs surge into the last sixteen. The game swung wildly from the first whistle, with Egypt racing into an early lead before Australia pegged them back, only for the Pharaohs to find another gear in a remarkable contest.
Australia 1:1 Egypt — Match Report
First half0 - 1
Second half1 - 0
ET2 - 4
- 105(Foul)
- 120(Foul)
Penalty shoot-out2 - 4
- 0 - 0H. Souttar
- 0 - 1M. Saber
- 1 - 1J. Irvine
- 1 - 2R. Rabia
- 2 - 2A. Mabil
- 2 - 3M. Salah
- 2 - 3L. Herrington
- 2 - 4H. Abdelmaguid
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Australia vs Egypt?
Australia 3-5 Egypt (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Emam Ashour (13', assist Karim Hafez) for Egypt; Mohamed Hany (55', assist Aiden O'Neill) for Australia.
Was Egypt's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Australia vs Egypt?
Yellow cards: Haissem Hassan (Egypt); Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt).
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Head to Head meetings
Australia – Egypt
Australia
Egypt
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 1 |
Average per game | 1 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-1 |
Form
Australia
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
Egypt
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Australia – Egypt
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Over 8.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.50 | 2.88 | 2.38 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Australia
CheckLive's preview tips Australia as narrow favourites, built on a stronger recent run and composure in high-stakes games. Egypt hold the points advantage but face a side with clear momentum and a mental edge that could prove decisive in a tense group decider.
Home win — Australia3.50
Medium confidence66%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.9
51.3
CheckSkill
53.6
53.3
CheckMental
73.2
59.7
CheckLive total64.8 vs 53.9+10.9Australia: 59 + 5.8 for home advantage = 64.8
More match signals
Over 3.571%5.00
Australia (DNB)65%2.38
Australia (−1)50%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the Australia vs Egypt World Cup 2026 match?
Australia are the favourites according to CheckLive's preview, with a 65% probability of victory. Their stronger recent form and psychological resilience give them the edge, though Egypt's unbeaten run and tournament experience make them a live opponent. A narrow Australian win is the most likely outcome.
Which team has better form heading into this match?
Australia hold a clear form advantage with a 57.9 rating compared to Egypt's 51.3, reflecting a more consistent and improving trajectory. Egypt are unbeaten in three but have shown less convincing performances. Australia's upward trend gives them the momentum.
Will both teams score in the Australia vs Egypt match?
Both teams to score is a possibility given Egypt's counter-attacking threat and Australia's aggressive pressing, but the high stakes suggest a cautious, low-scoring game. Under 2.5 goals appears the stronger play based on defensive tendencies.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.50 | 2.88 | 2.38 |