Live updates: Another World Cup knockout game underway at AT&T Stadium
Elimination is on the line again at AT&T Stadium, as Australia and Egypt face off in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The winner of Friday’s 1 p.m. match advances to the round of 16 and a likely showdown with Lionel Messi and Argentina, while the loser heads home.
Both teams finished second in their groups to advance to the knockout stage. Australia went 1-1-1 in Group D, defeating Turkey 2-0, losing to the U.S. 2-0 and playing to a scoreless draw with Paraguay. Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 and played to 1-1 draws with Belgium and Iran in Group G.
Follow along for all the action from Arlington:
Socceroos deliver first shot on goal
1:04 p.m.
Less than five minutes into the match, Australia delivered the first major threat, as Cristian Volpato sent a strike to the top of the goal from 20 yards out that forced Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir to fully extend up right to pat it up and over the crossbar.
With the crowd split roughly down the middle with Australia and Egypt supporters, the fans wearing yellow got a clear first jolt of energy from the 22-year-old.
— Nick Harris
We are underway
1 p.m.
Australia and Egypt are underway at AT&T Stadium in the round of 32.
Kick like an Egyptian
12:18 p.m.
Some solid sign work from Egyptian fans outside the stadium.
— Mac Engel
A little pregame watering
12:04 p.m.
The process of keeping the temporary grass field at AT&T Stadium in great shape for matches includes watering it an hour before kickoff.
— Jim Barnes
Red vs. Yellow
11:50 a.m.
The crowd is in bright colors today, with red (Egypt) pitted against yellow (Australia).
— Jim Barnes
‘Walk Like an Egyptian’ at Texas Live!
11:42 a.m.
Fans are getting into the spirit of the day at Texas Live! with the Bangles’ 1986 hit “Walk Like an Egyptian” playing before Egypt takes on Australia.
I’m not sure the Aussies are enjoying it.
— Mac Engel
Crowd starting to fill in
11:15 a.m.
We’re an hour and 45 minutes away from kickoff, and fans are slowly filing into AT&T Stadium.
What the betting odds say
11:12 a.m.
Egypt is a -150 favorite to advance at DraftKings, implying a 60% probability. A bettor would have to wager $150 to profit $100 on Egypt advancing. Australia is +150 to advance, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $150.
Egypt is +144 to win in regulation, Australia is +270 to win in regulation, and a draw is +194.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is the most likely to score a goal (+213) and the favorite to score the first goal (+456).
— Jim Barnes
Relive Norway’s victory here in the round of 16
11:10 a.m.
In the previous match at AT&T Stadium, Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 32.
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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM with the headline "Live updates: Another World Cup knockout game underway at AT&T Stadium."