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Argentina vs Egypt Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 7 July 2026 |
Match Time | 17:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Atlanta Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, ITV Interactive, RTE 2 |
The reigning world champions Argentina take on Egypt in a mouthwatering World Cup 2026 last-16 tie at Atlanta Stadium on 7 July, with a quarter-final spot up for grabs.
Lionel Scaloni's side scraped through their round-of-32 test, edging Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time thanks to a late own goal. They will want a far tidier showing this time out.
Egypt reached their first ever World Cup last 16 the hard way, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Hossam Hassan's men remain unbeaten in normal time.
This is only the second senior meeting between the pair, with Argentina winning the previous one 2-0 in a 2008 friendly. The African side face a monumental step up here.
Argentina vs Egypt Form
Argentina remain a relentless attacking machine, scoring at least three goals in three of their four World Cup matches. The Win Market bet on them would have landed eight times in their last 10 outings, with recent victories over Austria, Algeria and a 3-2 defeat of Cape Verde in extra time. Lionel Messi is the engine, finding the net in every one of his four World Cup appearances, though that extra-time win exposed the odd defensive wobble.
Egypt are stubborn but blunt, drawing three of their four World Cup fixtures 1-1 while staying unbeaten in normal time. Their Win Market bet landed just four times in 10, reflecting draws against Iran, Belgium and Australia before that shootout success. Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush carry the threat, but this is a real step up in class for Hassan's men.
Argentina vs Egypt Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Argentina: Facundo Medina (Injured/doubtful), Nico González (Injured/doubtful)
Egypt: Ahmed Fatouh (Injured/out), Mohamed Abdelmonem (Injured/out), Karim Hafez (Injured/doubtful)
Argentina
Argentina will assess left-back Facundo Medina, who picked up an issue against Cape Verde, while midfielder Nico González is also doubtful for the world champions. Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to replace Medina in an otherwise unchanged starting XI.
Egypt
Mohanad Lasheen has served his suspension and returns to the squad. Egypt are sweating on the fitness of Karim Hafez after his knock against Australia, so expect Ramy Rabia to shift to left-back with Hamdi Fathy dropping into the back four.
Argentina vs Egypt Predicted Lineup
Argentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: E. Martínez; N. Molina, C. Romero, L. Martínez, N. Tagliafico; R. De Paul, E. Fernández, A. Mac Allister; L. Messi, L. Martínez, T. Almada
Egypt
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Shobeir; M. Hany, Y. Ibrahim, H. Fathy, R. Rabia; M. Attia, M. Lasheen; M. Zico, M. Salah, E. Ashour; O. Marmoush
Argentina vs Egypt Key Stats & Match Facts
Argentina have scored 2+ goals in four of their last four World Cup matches.
Lionel Messi has scored in each of his last four World Cup appearances.
Egypt have seen 28+ shots taken in four of their last four World Cup matches.
Mohamed Salah has been Egypt's chief creator, making 15 chances at the tournament.
Argentina hold a 100% record against Egypt, winning their sole senior meeting 2-0 in 2008.
Argentina vs Egypt Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has home win written all over it. Argentina are the projected favourites and the numbers point to a comfortable 2-0 for Scaloni's side, with a clean sheet against a blunt Egypt attack.
Best Bets
With Argentina overwhelming favourites at 4/11 (AK Bets) and backed to win eight of their last 10, the value sits in the goals. We like Under 3.5 Goals at 1/3 (10Bet), tapping into a projected low-scoring win for the champions.
Given Egypt's habit of drawing 1-1 and Argentina's clean-sheet potential, Both Teams To Score - No at 4/6 (AK Bets) makes plenty of sense, matching a 2-0 forecast that keeps Egypt at nil.
Argentina vs Egypt Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on Argentina's firepower: Lionel Messi to score anytime, Argentina Over 1.5 team goals, Messi Over 3.5 shots, and Argentina to win the match.
Messi to score anytime is the anchor. He has found the net in every one of his World Cup appearances so far this tournament and remains Argentina's talisman going forward.
Argentina Over 1.5 team goals looks solid too. The champions have scored two or more goals in all four of their World Cup matches this tournament, so the goals should keep flowing.
Messi Over 3.5 shots fits the picture nicely. He has attempted 4+ shots in three of his last four World Cup appearances, taking his usual central role in the attack.
Finally, Argentina to win. The favourites have landed the Win Market in each of their four World Cup matches and should have far too much for a blunt Egypt.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/8 and is as short as 23/20 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £5 from best to worst price.
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Argentina vs Egypt Talking Points
Recovery could be the big story here. Both sides went the full 120 minutes in the previous round on 4 July, Argentina against Cape Verde and Egypt against Australia, so tired legs may tell late on. For Scaloni's Argentina there is history at stake too, as the champions aim to become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962. Egypt, unbeaten in normal time and reaching their first ever last 16, arrive with nothing to lose, but keeping Messi quiet after his goal in every match so far is a tall order.
Argentina vs Egypt Predictions FAQs
When is the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup 2026 game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 7 July 2026, kicking off at 17:00 UK time.
Where can I find the latest betting odds for Argentina vs Egypt?
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What is the prediction for Argentina vs Egypt?
Our expert prediction covers the latest team news, expected lineups, and key betting angles for this World Cup 2026 clash.
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