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Welcome to the LIVE coverage between Argentina vs Egypt, the round 16 knockout match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Lionel Messi and Mo Salah will meet today, as Argentina and Egypt face off for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Atlanta.
Lionel Scaloni’s men were near-flawless in the group stage, securing top spot with a perfect record. However, they were given a real fright in the last 32, needing an own goal to edge Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time. Messi remains the most crucial player, leading the tournament with seven goals alongside Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
Egypt, meanwhile, have reached the last 16 for the first time on genuine merit, beating Australia on penalties for their first-ever World Cup knockout win.
Possible lineups for Argentina vs Egypt
Argentina expected lineup: E. Martinez, Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Medina, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Messi, Almada, Lautaro Martinez
Egypt expected lineup: Shobeir, Alaa, Ibrahim, Fathy, Hafez, Lasheen, Ateya, Ziko, Salah, Ashour, Marmoush
Match Details
Game: Argentina vs Egypt
Date: July 7, 2026
Kick-off: 5 PM WAT, 6 PM SAT.
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, United States of America (USA)