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Argentina meet Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. It is a Round of 16 tie, with the winner moving into the quarter-finals and the loser's tournament ending after a single 90 minutes (or extra time and penalties).

Argentina go in ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Ranking to Egypt's 29th — a gap of 26 places that gives Argentina the edge on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Argentina of CONMEBOL against Egypt of CAF — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions and one of the strongest favorites to retain the trophy. Under the continued guidance of head coach Lionel Scaloni, La Albiceleste have built a squad that blends the brilliance of their golden generation with emerging young talent.

Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history with seven titles, and their footballing heritage is deeply embedded in the nation's culture. The Pharaohs possess one of the world's most recognizable players in Mohamed Salah, whose brilliance at Liverpool has made him a global icon.

Argentina: Argentina have won the FIFA World Cup three times: 1978 on home soil, 1986 in Mexico inspired by Diego Maradona's iconic performances, and most recently in 2022 in Qatar where Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy. Egypt: Egypt have appeared at three World Cups: 1934, 1990, and 2018.

The match is scheduled at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 04:00 PM (12:00 PM ET).