World Cup holders Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 at World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, with kick-off at 5pm BST (12pm ET). The winner advances to the quarter-finals.
Where to watch Argentina vs Egypt on TV and stream
UK viewers can watch the match live on free-to-air television. In England and Wales, the game will be broadcast on ITV1, with coverage starting at 4:15pm. Scottish viewers can tune in on STV. The match is also available to stream via ITVX or the STV Player on web browsers or official apps.
How Argentina reached the round of 16
Argentina topped Group J after winning all three group matches: 3-0 against Algeria, 3-1 against Jordan, and 2-0 against Austria. In the round of 32, they narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, with a decisive own goal in the 111th minute preventing a major upset.
How Egypt qualified
Egypt finished second in Group G, aided by a crucial 3-1 victory over New Zealand. In the round of 32, they achieved their first-ever knockout win at a World Cup, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time.
Match venue and head-to-head
The game will be held at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, which has a capacity of over 68,000. This is the first competitive meeting between the two nations. Their only previous encounter was a friendly in March 2008, which Argentina won 2-0 in Cairo.
