Argentina and Messi prepare for World Cup round of 16 against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Argentina faces Egypt in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on July 7, 2026. As the defending champions, they aim for a back-to-back win and a fourth World Cup title. Lionel Messi, having previously led Argentina to victory in 2022, is determined to secure another championship before potentially ending his international career. The match marks a critical moment in Argentina's quest to repeat their previous success.
- •Argentina plays Egypt in the World Cup on July 7, 2026.
- •Lionel Messi aims for consecutive World Cup titles at age 39.
- •Argentina won their first World Cup since 1986 in 2022 against France.
- •The match is part of the knockout stage of the tournament.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — How many World Cups has Messi won? Argentina eyes back-to-back titles
"As defending champions, Argentina and Lionel Messi aim for a historic back-to-back victory and the country's fourth overall World Cup title.
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