Socceroos name unchanged team as Egypt start Salah
Tony Popovic kept faith with the side that drew 0-0 with Paraguay, while Egypt named Salah despite a hamstring strain.
- Australia faces Egypt at Dallas Stadium today for a World Cup round-of-32 clash, with coach Tony Popovic fielding an unchanged starting side while Egypt captain Mohamed Salah starts despite a hamstring strain.
- Seeking their first-ever men's World Cup knockout win, the Socceroos enter this match following a 0-0 draw against Paraguay, while the Pharaohs aim to build on their first tournament victory against New Zealand.
- Australia will test Egypt with defenders Harry Souttar and Cam Burgess , though Egypt coach Hossam Hassan insists his team is prepared for the physical challenge.
- The winner advances to face either reigning champions Argentina or Cape Verde in the next round, with the match at Dallas Stadium capped at 70,000 capacity under an air-conditioned roof.
- Young Socceroo Lucas Herrington, who starred against Paraguay, called the high-stakes match "the best moment of my life," emphasizing its significance for Australian football and the entire country.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah Starts for Egypt Against Australia
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been included for Egypt in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Australia on Friday, providing a major boost after being considered doubtful earlier in the week. Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah Starts for Egypt Against Australia.
The Egyptian captain played his part in the eleven of the Pharaohs, who challenged the Socceroos this Friday for a place in the eighth of the final.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah starts for Egypt against Australia - The Tribune
Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been included for Egypt in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Australia on Friday, providing a major boost after being considered doubtful earlier in the week.
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