The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a Round of 16 showdown between Argentina and Egypt on July 7, kicking off at 12 p.m. ET. The match, held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will be broadcast on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. The winner will advance to face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals on July 11.
Argentina enters the match as favorites after a narrow victory in the Round of 32. Despite taking an early lead with a goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina conceded a late goal to Cape Verde. However, an own goal in stoppage time ultimately secured their progression.
Egypt also navigated a challenging path to the Round of 16. After a tied match against Australia at the end of extra time, the Pharaohs secured their first-ever knockout stage win by winning a penalty shootout 4-2.
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Argentina's World Cup journey so far includes victories over Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), and Jordan (3-1) in the group stage, followed by their 3-2 win against Cape Verde. Egypt's record shows a 1-1 draw against Belgium, a 3-1 win over New Zealand, another 1-1 draw against Iran, and their penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw.
The Argentine squad features goalkeepers Juan Musso, Gerónimo Rulli, and Emiliano Martínez, with defenders including Nicolás Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, and Cristian Romero. The midfield is led by players like Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister, while the forward line is anchored by captain Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez. The Egyptian team's roster includes goalkeepers Mohamed El Shenawy and Mahdy Soliman, defenders like Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Abdelmoneim, midfielders such as Emam Ashour and Hamdy Fathy, and forwards including Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Zizo.