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The Socceroos have received a massive boost ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Egypt, as star player Mohamed Salah faces an injury scare.
What happened?
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker’s second-half exit during his country’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran.
The result meant Egypt qualified for the knock-out last-32 round at the World Cup by finishing second in Group G. They will face Australia in Dallas on July 3 for a place in the last 16.
Why it matters for Australia
Salah, however, was forced off the pitch in the 57th minute with a hamstring injury, placing an icepack under his left thigh.
This injury could be a significant blow to Egypt's chances, and the Socceroos will look to capitalize on the situation.
What comes next?
The Socceroos will face Egypt in the last-32 in Dallas on Friday, and they will be looking to advance to the next round with a win.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Colombia | 0-3 |
The Socceroos have a recent form of 2W-0D-3L, and they will be looking to improve on this record with a win against Egypt.
Australian goalkeeping hero Patrick Beach said he was feeling “the love” after a well-known strip of sand in Melbourne was temporarily renamed in his honour.
Beach headed to the World Cup as number two to seasoned shot-stopper and Socceroos captain Mat Ryan.
But in a shock, he started their first game against Turkey and was retained for the next two clashes with the United States and Paraguay.
Melbourne City’s Beach, 22, has kept two clean sheets and is again set to play when they meet Egypt in the last-32 in Dallas on Friday.
His breakout tournament is being celebrated with St Kilda Beach officially being renamed Patrick Beach for the duration of the World Cup.
The Socceroos will be looking to make the most of this opportunity and advance to the next round with a win against Egypt.
