Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Mohamed Salah's Egypt in a Round of 16 World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7. Last-minute tickets for the high-stakes game are priced above $1,365, including fees, with 100-level seats starting at $1,723. One promotional code offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
This match marks a significant moment for fans hoping to see Messi, potentially in his final World Cup. He has already broken the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record and became the first player to score in eight consecutive matches. In Argentina's recent Round of 32 match against Cape Verde, which ended 2-2, an own goal in extra time secured their victory.
"What worries me now is that there are only four days to rest, travel, many players were suffering from cramps, and now you play Egypt, who are also a very physically strong team. I think they have a little more quality at the front than Cape Verde," commented former striker Sergio Aguero on ESPN Argentina.
Egypt enters the match with a 2-2-0 record and will also be contending with limited rest. Their Round of 32 game against Australia ended in a 1-1 draw, with Egypt advancing via penalty kicks in extra time. This is Egypt's first knockout stage appearance.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is also scheduled to host a semifinal match on Wednesday, July 15. The full 2026 World Cup schedule, along with rosters for Argentina and Egypt, are available. Argentina's roster includes goalkeepers Emiliano Martínez and Gerónimo Rulli, defenders like Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero, and midfielders such as Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister, alongside forwards like Lautaro Martínez and Messi. Egypt's squad features goalkeepers El Mahdy Soliman and Mohamed Alaa, defenders Mostafa Shobeir and Mohamed Abdelmonem, midfielders Emam Ashour and Hamdy Fathy, and forwards Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
Beyond the World Cup, the stadium will host other major events, including concerts by artists such as AC/DC, Bruno Mars, Karol G, Usher, and Foo Fighters, with tickets and schedules for these events also being made available.