Australia and Egypt battle for a spot in the Round of 16 on Friday when they meet in 2026 World Cup knockout match. Australia are looking to reach the Round of 16 for the third time since 2006 and for the second World Cup in a row. Egypt last reached the Round of 16 in 1934. They have advanced past the group stage for the first time since 2018. Australia advanced to the knockout stage due to a 2-0 win over Turkiye and a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Egypt was unbeaten in group play, earning a 3-1 win over New Zealand and 1-1 draws with Iran and Belgium. Trade Australia vs. Egypt at Kalshi, where new users get a $15 bonus after $15 in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE15:

Kickoff for Australia vs. Egypt is 2 p.m. ET from Arlington, Texas. The latest Australia vs. Egypt odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Egypt at +135 (risk $100 to win $135) on the 90-minute money line, with Australia at +270 and a draw at +180. The over/under for total goals is 1.5 (-170/+135). Egypt are -162 to advance, with Australia at +132. Mo Salah (+190) has the lowest odds to be an anytime goal scorer.

Before locking in any Australia vs. Egypt picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup, and is on an 25-15-2 run on WC picks (+462). Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Australia vs. Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's Australia vs. Egypt predictions: He is leaning Over on total goals (1.5).

Eimer has also found a critical x-factor and locked in three best bets, two of which return plus-money!

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Australia vs. Egypt odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert

Jon Eimer, who is on a 25-15 roll on World Cup picks, reveals his best bets for Australia vs. Egypt in a World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match on Friday