How to Watch Australia vs. Egypt: World Cup Round of 32 Live Stream, TV Channel & Start Time

The group stages are behind us and the World Cup's knockout rounds are underway. On Friday afternoon, Australia and Egypt face off in a decisive Round of 32 match.

The Socceroos had a steady run in Group D, finishing second to the USA with an equal goal difference. They claimed a 2-0 victory over Turkey but ended with a scoreless draw against Paraguay, leaving both teams tied at four points.

Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, secured second place in Group G, sharing the spot with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Even though they remained unbeaten in the group stage, goal difference put them just behind.

Where to Watch Australia vs. Egypt

The match will be televised on FOX in the United States. For streaming, fans can tune in via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website.

Fubo offers a free trial for new users, allowing viewers to watch this game along with other World Cup matches without cable.

Kickoff Time

The clash kicks off on Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here’s how the start time translates across U.S. time zones:

• Eastern: 2 p.m.
• Central: 1 p.m.
• Mountain: 12 p.m.
• Pacific: 11 a.m.

World Cup Schedule Highlights

Matches coming up on Friday, July 3 (all times Eastern):

• Australia vs. Egypt – 2 p.m.
• Argentina vs. Cabo Verde – 6 p.m.
• Colombia vs. Ghana – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 4 features Round of 16 games including Canada vs. Morocco at 1 p.m. and Paraguay vs. TBD at 5 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It marks the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will be held across 16 cities in North America: in the U.S., these include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian venues are Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexican cities include Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

The event expands to feature 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments. This increase brings more matches, knockout games, and a wider international field. Participating nations cover every continent, with teams like Algeria, Brazil, England, France, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and more.

A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the tournament, from group stages to the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, accessible on fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage comes via Telemundo and Universo, streamable through Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Info

The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s title for MetLife Stadium.

Additional Notes

Kickoff times vary depending on location and round due to multiple time zones across the host countries. Fans should check local listings for exact start times.

The United States qualifies automatically as one of the three host nations, alongside Canada and Mexico.