The Socceroos are set to face Egypt in the World Cup last 32 on Saturday, July 4, with kick-off at 4am AEST at Dallas Stadium. This knockout match comes after Australia finished second in Group D, securing their place in the round of 32 for only the third time in history.
How to Watch the Socceroos vs Egypt Live
Every match of the 2026 World Cup, including the Socceroos' clash with Egypt, is broadcast live on SBS and SBS Viceland, and streamed via SBS On Demand. As the tournament progresses into the knockout stages, early morning kick-offs require early alarms. The Guardian is also live-blogging all 104 matches, with reporter Jack Snape covering the Socceroos on the ground as part of a 15-strong correspondent team across Canada, Mexico, and the US.
Socceroos World Cup 2026 Full Schedule
After progressing from Group D with a 2-0 win over Turkey, a 2-0 loss to USA, and a 0-0 draw with Paraguay, Australia now faces a potential path to the final. The last-16 match would be on Wednesday, July 8 at 2am AEST in Atlanta Stadium, followed by a quarter-final on Sunday, July 12 at 11am AEST in Kansas City Stadium. The semi-final is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 5am AEST in Atlanta Stadium, and the final on Monday, July 20 at 5am AEST in New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Where to Watch in Australia: Live Sites
Fans can gather at numerous live sites across the country. In Sydney, venues include Parramatta Square, Tumbalong Park, Allianz Stadium, and several other locations. Melbourne's Federation Square remains a key site after a brief ban was lifted. Other locations include The Drive in Adelaide, Northbridge Piazza in Perth, Southbank in Brisbane, and Darwin Football Stadium. Regional sites include Jamberoo Pub in NSW, and various locations in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon, and Shepparton in Victoria.
Socceroos Squad and Key Players
Coach Tony Popovic announced a 26-man squad after a 1-0 loss to Mexico in the final pre-tournament friendly. Notable inclusions are uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato, who recently switched allegiance from Italy, and Tete Yengi. Veterans such as Maty Ryan, Harry Souttar, Jackson Irvine, Aziz Behich, and Mathew Leckie retained their spots, while Kye Rowles, Brandon Borello, and Martin Boyle were omitted. Patrick Beach has staked his claim as the number one goalkeeper after his surprise start against Turkey.
Tournament Context and Host Countries
The 2026 World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Sixteen host cities are spread across western, central, and eastern regions. All three co-hosts advanced to the knockout stages, with Canada already securing a last-16 spot. This expanded tournament features 48 teams, with 32 progressing to the first knockout round.
Previous World Cup Performance
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Socceroos were eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual champions Argentina, losing 2-1 after a spirited performance that earned them praise upon returning home.
