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The last batch of World Cup Round of 32 ties will play out over the coming hours, starting with Australia v Egypt.

Kick-off is at 19:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

The headline team news from the Egyptian camp is that Mohamed Salah ($10.0m) is fit to start.

The former Liverpool attacker had been a concern for this match due to hamstring discomfort.

While Salah has recovered, Egypt have still made five changes from the 1-1 draw with Iran.

Three are enforced: Mohamed Abdelmonem ($4.0m) and Ahmed Fatouh ($3.9m) are injured, while Mohanad Lasheen ($5.3m) is suspended.

Trézéguet ($5.6m) and Mahmoud Saber ($4.9m) drop to the bench, too.

Omar Marmoush ($7.8m), Yasser Ibrahim ($3.5m), Karim Hafez ($3.9m), Hamdy Fathy ($4.4m) and Marwan Attia ($4.3m) come into the line-up.

Australia are unchanged.

LINE-UPS

Australia XI: Beach, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Bos, O’Neill, Irvine, Behich, Volpato, Metcalfe, Irankunda.

Subs: Ryan, Izzo, Degenek, Geria, Toure, Hrustic, Mabil, Devlin, Trewin, Burgess, Velupillay, Okon-Engstler, Yengi.

Egypt XI: Shobeir, Hany, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hafez, Fathi, Attia, Ashour, Salah, Ziko, Marmoush.

Subs: El Shenawy, Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, Abdelmaguid, Trezeguet, Abdelkarim, Hassan, Emad, Adel, Saber, Tarek Alaa, Zizo.

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  1. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    2 hours, 16 mins ago

    Egypt 1-0

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 59 mins ago

      Shame, Aussies started strong with no fear, hopefully they keep going for it and don’t fold…

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 59 mins ago

      Ashour goal, Hafez assist

  2. SM001
    • 10 Years
    2 hours, 15 mins ago

    Who cares

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    2 hours, 10 mins ago

    A wait, we gotta sort teams by 6pm UK time tomorrow? How many transfers do we get?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 55 mins ago

      Gonna play CS chip, so who are the must haves?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 54 mins ago

        Obviously France, Argentina & Morocco - anyone else?

        1. z13
          • 1 Year
          1 hour, 38 mins ago

          Not really anyone. I'd say maybe two French, two Argentinian and two Moroccans with maybe a Brazil def/gkp as seventh.
          Morocco play first so Hakimi and any other DEF who starts (Diop, Mazraoui, Riad).
          Probable back line of Hakimi, Upemacano, second Morocco DEF, Medina, and Gabriel/Danilo for scouting bonus with Martinez and Maignan in goal

          1. z13
            • 1 Year
            1 hour, 38 mins ago

            Oh and i've just seen below Dest from US plays RW and Belgium have looked poor so..

          2. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            1 hour, 37 mins ago

            Cheers z13

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 54 mins ago

      4 transfers

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 53 mins ago

        Cheers Bobby, and max 4 players from a team?

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          1 hour, 43 mins ago

          Yup

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            1 hour, 41 mins ago

            Thanks…

    3. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 47 mins ago

      4.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 41 mins ago

        Cheers Corac…

  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    2 hours, 7 mins ago

    Who is the best USA defender to get?

    Dest, Freeman or other (who)?

    1. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 50 mins ago

      Dest OOP

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 49 mins ago

        Cheers Party, on it…

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 42 mins ago

      Dest is a must have. Plays RW

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 41 mins ago

        Done

  5. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    2 hours, 4 mins ago

    Never thought I’d say this but I’m actually fine with four quarters - pish break, grab a can, bit of house work etc

  6. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 hour, 55 mins ago

    Time to ditch Kane I think

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 24 mins ago

      Cundy & O’Hara on TalkSport suggesting that English players might be given viagra to assist with blood flow whilst playing at altitude, so plane could be a rock hard pick…

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 13 mins ago

        *Kane

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        36 mins ago

        lol 😀

  7. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 53 mins ago

    Australia not rolled over, going for it, good lads…

  8. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 hour, 44 mins ago

    I think my transfers are pretty much nailed on to be:

    Mbokazi, Sane, Yamal, O'Reilly > Medina, Saibari, Olise, Kounde

    Which gives me:

    Martinez Shobeir
    D.Santos Medina Molina Kounde Cucurella
    Dembele Olise Vini Baena Saibari
    Kane Mbappe Messi

    Quad Arg. Quad France. Two Spain, two Brazil and Kane. It looks great on paper. Will depend on Argentina not getting upset but come on now... Would be crazy if they lost to Cabo Verde.

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 14 mins ago

      Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17y82qyjj4o

      ‘Five Argentina players are each valued at more than Cape Verde's entire first XI’

    2. Bobbyg1
      • 14 Years
      41 mins ago

      Definitely keeping Kane?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        38 mins ago

        Yep. Don't really like any of the other forwards.

    3. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      9 mins ago

      Olise needs to be in but I watched Portugal against Congo & Croatia. They were really poor. The defence is shambolic.

      Good fixture for Yamal to haul. Baena is a very good pick at least but I'm considering Yamal & Oyarzabal. Might end up with none because I really need the Mexicans in my team, BrunoG + Saibari.

      Happy to go without Dembele. Upamecano should secure a CS.

  9. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 34 mins ago

    England v Mexico could move because of storm threat

    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgmz3jyq9qo

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 18 mins ago

      England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.
      Fifa is considering bringing forward the game at Azteca, Mexico City, which is due to kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday.

      Forecasts suggest there could be thunderstorms and heavy rain around this time.

      One suggestion is the game could be brought forward six hours to 19:00 BST on Sunday.

  10. Blame it on Traore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 24 mins ago

    Hey guys. What do you think the points threshold is for leaving the armband on a player rather than switching to Messi? Cheers

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      56 mins ago

      10+

      I'd switch otherwise.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        55 mins ago

        I think Messi vs CV breaks this rule.

        If he starts, the threshold moves to 15+?

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          49 mins ago

          I really don't think so. He'd need 3 returns to get 15. It's possible but certainly not worth gambling the captaincy on.

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            44 mins ago

            I’m on Mbappe (2 x 15pts) and feel I’m gambling not switching.

            If I was on 10 I would switch for sure

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              38 mins ago

              Messi would need 3 returns to beat it. This Cabo Verde defense does not look like they're gonna let in a hatful.

              1. PartyTime
                • 5 Years
                2 mins ago

                I think Messi could grab a hatty even though Cape Verde have been very impressive. He is back in Miami, familiar ground & he is Messi. Though, I'm sticking.

            2. Blame it on Traore
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              37 mins ago

              Cheers both. Sitting on Sarr's 24 points at the minute. Very much in two minds.

  11. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 12 mins ago

    Get it, deserved 1-1

  12. OLB
    • 10 Years
    1 hour, 12 mins ago

    Yesss. Ozzies 1-1

  13. terranullius
    • 1 Year
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    Captain Molina. CS and a goal hopefully.

  14. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 hour, 6 mins ago

    Australia ties the match.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      A while ago.

      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        1 hour, 4 mins ago

        Was a Hany OG.

  15. knafa
    • 8 Years
    1 hour, 3 mins ago

    worth to switch to Emiliano Martínez? my GK rn Freese (12 pts)

    1. Goro Majima
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      56 mins ago

      No way.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      56 mins ago

      Do it. He's guaranteed 2 pen saves

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      56 mins ago

      Nope

    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      56 mins ago

      If Martinez is OOP and playing striker

      1. AAAFootball
        • 1 Year
        just now

        He is, check the team sheet. Clear Martinez up top.

    5. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      3 mins ago

      Yes.. do it!

  16. Goro Majima
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    57 mins ago

    Would you take out Vini Jr and his 4 points for Munoz against Ghana?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      29 mins ago

      I did…

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 mins ago

        Ghana is good

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      23 mins ago

      That's a Yes/No for me
      Ill decide 10 min before the match
      Munoz is in for a 5 pointer for me
      Or he stays benched

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      17 mins ago

      As long as Munoz starts yes. If he doesn't then maybe not.

      1. Goro Majima
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        13 mins ago

        Problem is I won't know as I'll be asleep, so it's a gamble really.

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 mins ago

        This

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      17 mins ago

      Yes.

  17. Dank Squid
    • 7 Years
    56 mins ago

    Hany outscoring Salah, Rice POTY, Elliot Anderson...

    FPL team sorted. 4-5-1, DC points, the odd goal or assist. Defend, defend, defend.

    World Cup, strikers scoring goals, a different world.

  18. SchluppsIDidItAgain
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    48 mins ago

    I’ve got L Martinez and Munoz on my bench. But my only 2 players to have blanked are both midfielders so I’m unable to bring in both Martinez and Munoz as the game doesn’t allow 5-2-3 formation. Would you bring in Martinez or Munoz? Good story right.

    1. SchluppsIDidItAgain
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      30 mins ago

      *only 3 players to have blanked

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      29 mins ago

      Bring in Martinez.
      If he blanks then bring in Munoz

      1. SchluppsIDidItAgain
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        28 mins ago

        Thank you - not gonna be awake that late though! (I’m in uk)

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          26 mins ago

          I understand.
          Just go Martinez. Cos you'll see team sheet soon enough.

          I'm in UK also but gonna check out line up at least.

          1. Thank you!

  19. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    33 mins ago

    What. A. Save

  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    31 mins ago

    What a save. Thought it was going to be the winner

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      2 mins ago

      Top 5/10 save of thr tournament.

  21. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    31 mins ago

    Extra time.

    1. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      4 mins ago

      If this is a football match then I rather watch Exeter - Rochdale afc.

      1. Goro Majima
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 mins ago

        It's been a lot better than Australia v Paraguay was at least.

  22. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    29 mins ago

    Samuel L Jackson chose to watch Australia - Egypt live. How bizarre....

  23. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    11 mins ago

    Kane vs Mexico in Mexico City or Oyarzabal vs Portugal in Dallas?

    1. Travel Notes
      • 3 Years
      9 mins ago

      Unless Cape Verde beat Argentina.

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      9 mins ago

      Latter.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        just now

        This

    3. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 min ago

      Who u got now? I would say kane.

  24. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    8 mins ago

    Looking like penalties again.

    1. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      2 mins ago

      I am still waiting for the extra time hydration break.. to go take a leak. When is it?