Australia-Egypt lineups at the World Cup

Ahead of the Australia-Egypt match to be played in the World Cup Round of 32, the starting XIs of both teams have been officially confirmed. The contest, played in knockout format with the loser exiting the tournament, carries great importance for both teams. With the announced lineups, all eyes turned to the pitch.

On the Australia side, Tony Popovic takes the field with a 3-4-2-1 formation. With Beach in goal, Circati, captain Souttar and Herrington line up in defense. In midfield, Irvine and O'Neill take their places, while Beach and Behich feature on the flanks. In attack, Irankunda starts up front, supported by Metcalfe and Volpato.

For Egypt, Hassan begins the contest with a 4-2-3-1 system. With Shobeir in goal, Hany, Rabia, Ibrahim and Hafez line up in defense. In midfield, Fathy and Attia take their places, while up front Marmoush stands out, supported by Ashour, captain Salah and Ziko. Egypt appear to have prepared for the contest with ambition, with their experienced names.

Both teams have absentees ahead of the match. For Australia, Italiano (groin) and Leckie (hamstring) could not make the squad due to injury. For Egypt, Abdelmonem (ankle) and Fatouh (muscle) injuries continue, while Lasheen will not be able to play in this match due to a yellow-card suspension. The result of the match, which will feature star names such as Salah and Marmoush in particular, will directly affect both nations' futures at the World Cup.

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🇦🇺 Australia (Popovic) — 3-4-2-1: Beach; Circati, Souttar (C), Herrington; Beach, Irvine, O'Neill, Behich; Metcalfe, Volpato; Irankunda.
🇪🇬 Egypt (Hassan) — 4-2-3-1: Shobeir; Hany, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hafez; Fathy, Attia; Ashour, Salah (C), Ziko; Marmoush.
Out: 🇦🇺 Italiano (groin), Leckie (hamstring); 🇪🇬 Abdelmonem (ankle), Fatouh (muscle), Lasheen (yellow-card suspension).