Argentina faces Egypt in World Cup knockout match Tuesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Argentina will face Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7 in Atlanta. Both teams are coming off successful group stage campaigns, with Argentina entering as defending champions and Egypt aiming to upset. Lionel Messi, who has scored seven goals in the tournament, will lead Argentina, while Mohamed Salah hopes to guide Egypt beyond this round after historic victories. The match is expected to be closely contested, as neither team has secured a definitive advantage. This matchup will determine which star advances to the quarterfinals.
- •Match scheduled for July 7 at noon EDT in Atlanta.
- •Lionel Messi has scored in eight consecutive World Cup matches.
- •Mohamed Salah aims to become Egypt's all-time leading goal scorer.
- •Argentina won their last match against Cape Verde in extra time.
- •Egypt secured its first knockout stage win in World Cup history.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Argentina's Lionel Messi faces Egypt's Mohamed Salah for spot in quarters
"Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race.Messi, France star Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland all have seven goals in the race for the Golden Boot, with the Frenchman leading the way due to his two assists.
"Kylian Mbappé pushed France through to the World Cup quarterfinals. Erling Haaland and Norway will be there, too. The stars are shining in this World Cup and it's about to get brighter, even after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out for the last time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:07 AMMessi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race.Messi, France star Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland all have seven goals in the race for the Golden Boot, with the Frenchman leading the way due to his two assists.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:28 PMWorld Cup what to know: Argentina's Lionel Messi faces Egypt's Mohamed Salah for spot in quarters
Kylian Mbappé pushed France through to the World Cup quarterfinals. Erling Haaland and Norway will be there, too. The stars are shining in this World Cup and it's about to get brighter, even after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out for the last time.
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