After a close call in the Round of 32, Lionel Messi and Argentina have made it to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt’s Mo Salah.
The reigning World Cup champions are entering this match as the favorites, similar to their previous encounters. In the last round, La Albiceleste initially took the lead with a goal from Messi, but Cape Verde managed to equalize. Just as things seemed to turn in Cape Verde’s favor with a goal in stoppage time, Argentina bounced back, ultimately winning the match when Cape Verde scored an own goal.
Egypt also had a tough path to reach the Round of 16. Their match with Australia ended in a draw after extra time, but they secured their first tournament victory in the subsequent penalty shootout, winning 4-2.
Here’s a quick overview of the match details:
- What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16
- When: July 7th, 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Channel: FOX (English); Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Try it for free)
The winner today will advance to the quarterfinals, facing either Switzerland or Colombia on July 11th.
Argentina vs Egypt match time
The Round of 16 match is set to kick off at 12 PM ET today, July 7.
How to watch Argentina vs Egypt for free
If you don’t have cable, you can use a live TV streaming service to catch the match. Personally, I find DIRECTV to be quite reliable for live sports. They’re currently offering a 5-day free trial, which is a nice option. Their package includes FOX, FS1, and Telemundo among more than 125 channels.
Argentina World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Algeria (Group J) | Argentina 3, Algeria 0 |
| Austria (Group J) | Argentina 2, Austria 0 |
| Jordan (Group J) | Argentina 3, Jordan 1 |
| Cape Verde (Round 32) | Argentina 3, Cape Verde 2 |
Egypt World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Group G) | 1-1 Draw |
| New Zealand (Group G) | Egypt 3, New Zealand 1 |
| Iran (Group G) | 1-1 Draw |
| Australia (Round 32) | 1-1 Draw, Egypt won 4-2 in penalty kicks |
Argentina national team members
Goalkeeper:
- Juan Musso
- Geronimo Lulli
- Emiliano Martinez
Defender:
- Nicholas Tagliafico
- Gonzalo Montiel
- Lisandro Martinez
- Cristian Romero
- Nicolas Otamendi
- Facundo Medina
- Nahuel Molina
Midfielder:
- Renandro Parade
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Valentin Barco
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Exequiel Palacios
- Thiago Almada
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Enzo Fernandez
Forward:
- Julian Alvarez
- Lionel Messi (captain)
- Nico Gonzalez
- Giuliano Simeone
- Nico Pass
- Jose Manuel Lopez
- Lautaro Martinez
Egypt World Cup squad
Goalkeeper:
- Mohamed El Shenawy
- Maddie Soliman
- Mostafa Shbir
- Mohamed Allah
Defender:
- Yasser Ibrahim
- Mohamed Hany
- Hossam Abdelmaguid
- Lamy Labia
- Mohamed Abdelmoneim
- Ahmed Fatou
- Karim Hafez
- Tarek Alaa
Midfielder:
- Imam Ashour
- Mostafa Zico
- Hamdi Fathy
- Mohanad Rasin
- Nabil Donga
- Marawan Attia
- Mahmoud Saber
Forward:
- Trezeguet
- Hamza Abdelkarim
- Mohamed Salah
- Haysem Hassan
- Ibrahim Adel
- Omar Mahmush
- Zizo
