Egypt
Paraguay
Match Prediction
Egypt vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Preview & Prediction
Mohamed Salah, chasing the deep World Cup run that has eluded him, against a gritty Paraguay side that has quietly defended its way into the last 32. Star quality versus organisation. This Round of 32 tie kicks off on July 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, with a place in the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the line.
Tactical preview
Salah is the single biggest individual threat left in this half of the bracket. Paraguay's stubborn, physical defending is designed to nullify exactly that — crowd him out and frustrate Egypt into a shootout. One Salah moment likely settles it.
Form and key players
Egypt arrive ranked #29 in the world on recent form of W-W-D, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah. Paraguay (ranked #31) come in on D-D-W and will look to Miguel Almirón to swing the contest. With the expected-goals model reading 1.3 - 1.0 in Egypt's favour, the margins are fine.
Egypt vs Paraguay prediction
WorldCupElite's model projects a 1-0 result in favour of Egypt, giving Egypt a 45% win probability against Paraguay's 24% (draw 31%). As a single-elimination knockout, expect a cautious opening before the game opens up — and do not rule out extra time.
Egypt vs Paraguay FAQ
When and where is Egypt vs Paraguay at the World Cup 2026?
Egypt vs Paraguay is a Round of 32 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off on July 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Who is predicted to win Egypt vs Paraguay?
WorldCupElite's prediction model favours Egypt with a projected 1-0 scoreline. Win probabilities are Egypt 45%, draw 31%, and Paraguay 24%.
Who are the key players to watch in Egypt vs Paraguay?
Egypt look to Mohamed Salah, while Paraguay rely on Miguel Almirón. Their individual duel could decide a tight Round of 32 tie.
What is at stake in Egypt vs Paraguay?
The winner of Egypt vs Paraguay advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket; the loser is eliminated. It is a single-elimination Round of 32 match.