The Australian national team is set to face Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Pharaohs hopeful that Mohamed Salah will be fit to play.
The match is a major one for both teams, with the winner advancing to the next round.
Australia has had a mixed run of form, with their last result being a 3-0 loss to Colombia on 2025-11-19. Their recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with losses in their last three matches.
Egypt's Injury Concerns
Egypt's biggest concern is the fitness of Mohamed Salah, who picked up a hamstring strain in their group game against Iran. Salah has been undergoing an intensive rehabilitation program and individual recovery sessions.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Colombia | 0-3 |
Australia will be looking to capitalize on Egypt's injury concerns and secure a win. With the match scheduled to take place on Friday, Australia will be eager to get back to winning ways. Their last three losses have been a setback, but they will be hoping to turn their form around against Egypt.
