Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah has been named to start in the last-32 World Cup match against Australia in Texas, following a recent hamstring issue. This marks his return to the lineup after dealing with the injury.

Mohamed Salah expressed his enjoyment of Egypt's historic performance at the World Cup, highlighting it as the best in the nation's history. He also looks forward to facing Lionel Messi in the upcoming match, which adds to the excitement of the tournament.

Egypt advanced to the World Cup last 16 by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a 1-1 draw following extra time. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty during the shootout on Friday.

Egypt secured a place in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a closely contested match. The game took place in Dallas, United States, and marked another significant achievement in Egypt's World Cup journey.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan celebrated his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup by waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch, dedicating the win to both Egyptians and Palestinians. In an emotional postgame interview, he expressed his solidarity, stating, "My heart and soul are with them." This match marked Egypt's debut in the elimination round of the tournament, which took place in Arlington, Texas, on July 3, 2026.

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has criticized the Black Stars' performance following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the FIFA World Cup, stating that Colombia deserved the win due to Ghana's lackluster display.