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Argentina faces Egypt in World Cup 2026 last 16 match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Argentina faces Egypt in World Cup 2026 last 16 match

Summary

Argentina is set to meet Egypt in the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026. The match kicks off at 12pm EDT today. While expectations lean toward Argentina, driven by Lionel Messi, there are reminders of unpredictability in knockout rounds, highlighted by previous upsets. Egypt will seek to capitalize on any opportunities. A win may set up Argentina for a quarter-final clash with either Switzerland or Colombia.

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By the Numbers

•Kick-off at 12pm EDT/5pm BST/2am AEST
•Lionel Messi leads Argentina against Mohamed Salah's Egypt
•Argentina expected to advance but facing possible underdog scenario
•Next opponent for winner could be Switzerland or Colombia

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What they're saying

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⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 12pm EDT/5pm BST, 2am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email Scott Messi versus Salah is an awfully reductive way of framing this match. But it is Messi versus Salah. And while nobody would seriously put the two on exactly the same plane … and while you’d expect Messi’s Argentina to have too much for Salah’s Egypt … that Cape Verde match proved nothing is nailed-on. Also … … and he wasn’t even on the pitch. But the underdog vibes of that day are the same. So you never know. Chances are, Argentina will set up a quarter-final match with either Switzerland or Colombia. But … well … that t-shirt, and that outcome, shows why we’re going to have to go through more than the motions. Kick-off is at 12pm EDT/5pm BST. It’s on! Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Scott Murray

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