2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos take on Egypt in blockbuster round-of-32 clash

It was never going to be easy was it?

Australia and Egypt have not been able to seperate from each other in regulation time, meaning this game will now head into extra time.

Harry Souttar’s massive late block ensured the scores remained tied.

A refresher on the rules - there will be two 15-minute periods, plus added time, and if the sides still remain even, the game will go to a penalty shootout.

‘90+5: AUS 1-1 EGY

Patrick Beach might have saved Australia’s tournament!

A fizzing ball from Mo Salah was met by but the Socceroos goalkeeper was equal to the task, tipping Ramy Rabia’s header over the bar.

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An extra five minutes have been added on, with all 90 of regulation time now having elapsed.

Australia are continuing to press, but this game looks destined for extra time.

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Australia are pressing on as they hunt an equaliser.

Set pieces and balls launched into the box definitely shape as their area of advantage over Egypt and they have gone to it more and more as the game has gone on.

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Are we destined for extra time here?

Both teams have grown a bit more cagey over the last few minutes as the expiration of regular time approaches.

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Tony Popovic has made two changes to his attacking stocks.

Ajdin Hrustic and Mo Toure have been introduced for Cristian Volpato and Nestory Irankunda.

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Does the ‘premiership quarter’ analogy translate to soccer’s brave new world with hydration breaks?

Maybe not, but Australia were the winners of the third quarter.

The Socceroos have their equaliser and are now on the hunt for a winner.

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Expert commentator Luke Wilkshire was frustrated by Egypt’s antics after they took the lead and seems happy the game is now back on level terms.

“It’s a good finish, Bash,” he sarcastically told his SBS co-commentator David Basheer after a replay of Mohamed Hany’s own goal was shown.

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The Socceroos are beginning to seriously threaten from set pieces.

Harry Souttar stands a head taller than Egypt’s entire side and good things are happening when the deliveries are reaching the imposing defender.

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The Socceroos have finally got a set piece right!

Aiden O’Neill won a free kick and sent a stinging delivery deep into the box.

What initially looked to be a flick into the net from Harry Souttar has instead turned out to be an own goal from Mohamed Hany, but the Socceroos will not mind one bit.

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