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Australia finished second in Group D with four points and have now been dealt a tough draw against Egypt here.

The Pharaohs had an encouraging group stage campaign during which they went unbeaten - Egypt took a point from Belgium in round one in what was a notable upset, before beating New Zealand 3-1.

They then held on to a point against Iran, meaning they finished second in Group G, only behind Belgium on goal difference. 

Egypt have the stronger side, and they will fancy their chances of making it past Australia, who were slightly fortunate to make it to the knockouts.

They secured a massive three points against Turkey in round one, but it was far from convincing - they conceded 30 shots, forcing Patrick Beach into eight crucial saves.

Australia deserve credit for being clinical on the break when chances did fall to them, and it finished 2-0.

Egypt have been one of the more entertaining sides to watch at the World Cup so far, and BTTS landed in all three of their group stages.

Unlike their approach at AFCON, the Pharaohs have played with a lot more attacking intent, and their games have been quite open at times, with chances available at both ends.

Australia are likely to sit deep here, but they have shown they can cause real problems on the break. With that being said, it will take a massive effort to keep the Egyptian front line at bay, given the quality they have.

Omar Marmoush was rested against Iran in the final group game for Egypt, but the Man City man looks set to return to the starting lineup against Australia here to lead the line.

He is one of the most promising attacking talents in this Egypt squad, and this matchup looks a very favourable one for him, given that the Socceroos conceded 47 shots across their three group stage games. 

Marmoush is a livewire in the final third - he had five shots against Belgium in round one, before adding another three to his tally against New Zealand, so he has every reason to be looking forward to this matchup.

Marmoush has already drawn seven fouls at this World Cup, averaging 3.0 fouls drawn per 90.

Harry Souttar will have the tough task of trying to contain the 27-year-old, and that looks like a bit of a mismatch. Souttar is a very physical presence, but he doesn’t quite have the agility to deal with this rapid Egyptian attack. 

The centre-back has committed four fouls at the World Cup already, with three of those coming against the USA in round two.

Souttar looked quite rusty in that one, which comes as no surprise given he missed the vast majority of the 25/26 season through injury. He started just two Championship games before the tournament.

With six fouls drawn at the World Cup so far, no Australia player has been more adept at getting free-kicks than Aiden O'Neill.

Australia have only been fouled 24 times as a team in the competition so far, and O'Neill has accounted for exactly one quarter of those infringements.

He is a key player in the heart of midfield, crucial for alleviating pressure on his side and allowing them to establish themselves in possession.

Egypt can often be quite aggressive in their press in midfield, and they racked up 15 infringements against Belgium in round one. With this game being a knockout tie, tensions will be higher than usual, which makes fouls a target.

Once again, Mo Salah has been the standout player for Egypt in an international competition, and he has contributed directly to three out of five goals for his side at the World Cup so far.

Salah provided the assist for Emam Ashour in round one against Belgium, before finding the net himself and opening his account against New Zealand in the following game. 

The 34-year-old assisted Mahmoud Trezeguet soon after to help Egypt secure a massive three points. Salah has been operating in a more central role at this World Cup, given the freedom to roam around and pick up pockets of space, rather than being glued to the touchline.

That has massively increased his threat in the final third, and he will also be the designated penalty taker for Egypt here.