Argentina vs Egypt Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Round of 16 Odds - Tuesday, July 7th
Reigning world champions Argentina prepare to face Egypt in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup knockout clash, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals. Check out this Argentina vs. Egypt prediction and best bet for Tuesday's battle in Atlanta.
OC Staff - July 7, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadArgentina vs Egypt Prediction: Can Messi, Argentina Cruise to Quarterfinals on Tuesday Afternoon in Atlanta?
Reigning world champions Argentina prepare to face Egypt in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup knockout clash, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM ET on Tuesday, July 7th with the high-stakes encounter taking place on the grand international stage.
Argentina vs Egypt Form
The hosts booked their place in this round after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde. The world champions have been in formidable attacking form of late, securing a convincing 3-1 away victory against Jordan and a comfortable 2-0 home win over Austria in their previous World Cup outings. In their warm-up friendlies just prior to the tournament, they also cruised past Iceland 3-0 and Honduras 2-0, demonstrating their consistency at both ends of the pitch.
The visitors, meanwhile, enter this contest following a tense penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw. Egypt remain undefeated at this World Cup, having previously drawn 1-1 with Iran, secured a 3-1 away win against New Zealand, and fought out a 1-1 draw with Belgium. However, their preparation matches in early June showed some vulnerability, including a 2-1 friendly defeat to Brazil.
Argentina vs Egypt Head to Head
Due to the historical nature of international fixtures, meetings between these two nations have been rare. The most recent scheduled encounter in October 2018 ended in a cancellation, meaning their last active on-pitch battle dates back to a friendly in March 2008, where Argentina ran out 2-0 victors on Egyptian soil.
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Argentina vs Egypt Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Argentina vs Egypt Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this Argentina vs Egypt match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
Argentina vs Egypt Probable Lineups
Argentina (4-3-3): Martínez; Molina, Romero, Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández, Allister; Messi, Martínez, Almada
Egypt (4-2-3-1): Shobeir; Hany, Fathy, Ibrahim, Rabia; Attia, Lasheen; Zico, Salah, Ashour; Marmoush
The tactical battle will likely be decided in possession. The home team averages an impressive 59.92% possession and a highly accurate pass completion rate of 90.89%, meaning they will look to dictate the tempo. The visitors, who average 55.94% possession, like to control the ball as well but may have to adapt. Where the African side could find joy is in the air; they average a massive 19.75 aerial duels won per match compared to Argentina’s 7.75, making set-pieces a major potential weapon for the underdogs.
Argentina vs Egypt Team News
Argentina will have to assess the fitness of left-back Facundo Medina, who picked up a knock in the previous round, alongside midfielder Nico González, who remains doubtful. Fortunately, Nicolas Tagliafico is fully prepared to step into the left-back slot.
Egypt receive a major boost as Mohanad Lasheen returns to the midfield after serving a suspension. However, they face defensive issues. Ahmed Fatouh and Mohamed Abdelmonem are both ruled out with injuries, while Karim Hafez is a major doubt. Consequently, Ramy Rabia is expected to shift to left-back, with Hamdi Fathy dropping deeper into the central defence.
Argentina vs Egypt Match Facts
Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Egypt
While the African side has shown incredible resilience to remain undefeated in the tournament so far, the quality of the reigning world champions should ultimately shine through. Argentina’s clinical passing and possession-heavy style will likely wear down a depleted Egyptian defence that is missing key personnel. With Lionel Messi pulling the strings in the final third, expect a controlled performance from the South Americans to seal a 2-0 victory and passage to the next round.
Best Bet: Argentina to Win to Nil (-120) Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
Given the defensive adjustments the away side must make due to injuries, alongside Argentina's capacity to control possession and limit opposition opportunities, backing the world champions to win without conceding offers excellent value.
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