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

The World Cup group stage has wrapped up, and the Round of 32 is set to begin. Australia faces off against Egypt in an important match this Friday afternoon.

The Socceroos performed well in Group D, finishing second behind the USA, advancing on goal difference. They won 2-0 against Turkey but drew 0-0 with Paraguay, leaving both teams tied at four points.

Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, ended second in Group G, competing with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Despite not losing any matches, they fell short due to goal difference.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

The game will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream it on platforms like fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website.

Fubo offers a free trial for new users, which might be the easiest way to watch without cable. This service includes access to over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.

Match Timing

The kickoff is scheduled for Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here’s how that translates across U.S. time zones:

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Here are some other games happening around the same time (all times Eastern):

  • 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.
  • Saturday, July 4 (Round of 16): Paraguay vs. TBD at 5 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

Dates and Hosts

The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. For the first time, it will be hosted by three countries simultaneously: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Host Cities

Matches will take place across 16 cities in North America:

  • United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
  • Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
  • Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey

Teams and Format

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. This increases the number of matches and knockout rounds.

The 48 qualified teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Number of Matches

The tournament will feature 104 games, including group stages, knockouts, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Info

In the U.S., English broadcasts will air on FOX and FS1, both available via fubo. Spanish-language coverage comes from Telemundo and Universo, streamable on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, known officially as MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff Times

Start times vary depending on location and stage. With games across multiple time zones in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, fans should check local listings.

U.S. Participation

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

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