Argentina will continue the defence of their World Cup crown this week, facing Egypt in the last-16. The world champions were given an almighty scare by Cape Verde in the round of 32. Twice they led the tournament debutants and twice they were pegged back before a Diney Borges own goal settled the tie in extra-time.
Having beaten Algeria in the group phase, Argentina will take on an opponent from CAF for a third time at this summer’s expanded tournament, hoping to book a place in the quarter-finals. Egypt, meanwhile, beat Australia on penalties to reach the last-16 of a World Cup for just the second time in their history, prompting emotional scenes from Mohamed Salah at the final whistle.
The winners of this tie progress to the quarter-finals where they will face the victors of Switzerland vs Colombia.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Argentina vs Egypt is scheduled for a 5pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The match will take place at the Atlanta Stadium.
Where to watch Argentina vs Egypt for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 4.15pm BST. Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app or the ITV website. Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog. Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer / ITVX app and their websites.
Argentina vs Egypt team news
Gonzalo Montiel made his return from injury in the round of 32 win over Cape Verde, but Lionel Scaloni has doubts over Facundo Medina, Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Gonzalez. Medina and Fernandez are expected to be fit having battled with cramp in extra-time against Cape Verde, but Gonzalez is a doubt after twisting his ankle.
Argentina squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli. Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Marcos Senesi, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Facundo Medina. Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolas Gonzalez, Nicolas Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Valentin Barco. Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Jose Manuel Lopez, Giuliano Simeone.
As for Egypt, a defensive crisis has emerged following the win over Australia as Karim Hafez was forced off with a muscle injury ten minutes before the tie went into extra-time. Ahmed Fatouh and Mohamed Abdelmonem both missed the game and are being assessed. Salah did not look at 100 percent having been struggling with a hamstring strain but is expected to start.
Egypt squad
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alaa. Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fatouh, Karim Hafez. Midfielders: Hamdy Fathy, Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Nabil Emad, Mahmoud Saber, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Ziko, Mahmoud Trezeguet. Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah, Hamza Abdelkarim, Ahmed Zizo, Ibrahim Adel, Haissem Hassan.
Argentina vs Egypt prediction
Argentina, for the first time at the tournament, showed vulnerabilities in their extra-time win over Cape Verde and this should give Egypt some confidence. However, with defensive concerns and Salah’s effectiveness being limited due to a hamstring strain, it’s hard to make a case for a shock result here. Argentina to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Argentina wins: 1. Egypt wins: 0. Draws: 0.
Argentina vs Egypt match odds
Argentina to progress: 1/8. Egypt to progress: 5/1. Odds via UK betting sites (subject to change).
