How to Watch Australia vs. Egypt: World Cup Round of 32 Details

The group stage is over, and now Australia faces Egypt in an important Round of 32 encounter on Friday afternoon. The Socceroos finished second in Group D behind the USA, advancing with the same points as Paraguay but better goal difference. They won against Turkey 2-0 and drew 0-0 with Paraguay.

Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, ended second in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Although undefeated in their group, they fell short due to goal difference.

Broadcast Information for Australia vs. Egypt

TV Channel: FOX

Live Stream Options: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app or website

In the United States, FOX will air the match, with streaming available on their platforms. The best streaming option might be fubo, which offers a free trial for new users. This service provides access to over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox without cable (some plans only, taxes and fees may apply).

Match Start Time

The game kicks off on Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Other Matches This Weekend

All times are Eastern.

• Friday, July 3: Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m.
• Friday, July 3: Argentina vs. Cabo Verde at 6 p.m.
• Friday, July 3: Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4 - Round of 16:Canada vs. Morocco at 1 p.m.
• Paraguay vs. TBD at 5 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique because it’s hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place across 16 cities in North America, including major US cities like Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles; Canadian cities Toronto and Vancouver; and Mexican cities Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This tournament features 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32, leading to more games and knockout rounds. Some participating nations are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United States, and many others.

Number of Matches and Streaming Options

The event includes 104 matches total. In the US, English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, both accessible on fubo. Spanish broadcasts are on Telemundo and Universo, which stream via Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).

Local Times and Teams

Start times vary by city and round, given the tournament spans multiple time zones in the three host countries. The United States is among the qualified teams as one of the host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.