Argentina vs Egypt | Match Prediction, Team news, Odds & Lineup | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, July 7
Argentina will face Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Argentina is the defending champion. The team is led by Lionel Messi, who has scored seven goals in the tournament so far. Argentina reached this stage after defeating Cape Verde. Argentina faced a tough challenge in that match.
Egypt's biggest star is Mohamed Salah. He has helped his team reach the knockout stage. Egypt qualified after a draw with Belgium in the group stage. They also beat Australia on penalties in the Round of 32.
Both teams will be playing their best to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Argentina vs Egypt Match Details
- Match: Argentina vs Egypt
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 16)
- Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Kick-off (IST): 9:30 PM
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV Broadcast (India): Unite8 Sports
Argentina vs Egypt Head-to-Head Record
Argentina and Egypt have met only two times at the senior international level. La Albiceleste (Argentina) has dominated those matches. Egypt has never beaten Argentina. Their most recent meeting was in 2008 during a friendly match.
- 1928 Summer Olympics: Argentina 6-0 Egypt
- March 26 2008 (International Friendly, Cairo): Egypt 0-2 Argentina
Goals by: Sergio Agüero, Nicolás Burdisso
History is firmly on Argentina's side. But the matches took place years ago. What matters now is form, fitness, and which team handles the pressure better.
Argentina Recent performance | FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina has been one of the strongest teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the defending champions, they have played very well in most of their matches.
| Opponent | Result | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Algeria | Win | 3 | 0 |
| Austria | Win | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan | Win | 3 | 1 |
| Cape Verde (Round of 32) | Win (Extra Time) | 3 | 2 |
Argentina has scored 11 goals and let in 3 goals in four matches. They have been strong in attack. Their hardest match was against Cape Verde in the Round of 32. They needed extra time to win 3-2.
Egypt Recent performance | FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt’s journey has been tough, but they have still made it to the Round of 16.
| Opponent | Result | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Belgium | Draw | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand | Win | 3 | 1 |
| Iran | Draw | 1 | 1 |
| Australia (Round of 32) | Win (Penalties) | 1 (4 penalties) | 1 (2 penalties) |
Egypt’s defense has not been very strong. They had defensive problems during easy matches. Egypt’s main strength is counterattacks. Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush are very dangerous players. They can score when there is open space.
Key Players to Watch | Argentina Vs Egypt | FIFA World Cup 2026 (July 7)
- Argentina: Lionel Messi (7 goals, tournament top scorer), Lautaro Martínez, Rodrigo De Paul, Cristian Romero.
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah (4 goals), Omar Marmoush, Ahmed Attia, Zico (Mohamed Zaki)
Argentina vs Egypt Predicted Lineups
Argentina
| Position | Player |
| GK | Emiliano Martínez |
| RB | Nahuel Molina |
| CB | Cristian Romero |
| CB | Lisandro Martínez |
| LB | Facundo Medina |
| RM | Rodrigo De Paul |
| CM | Alexis Mac Allister |
| CM | Enzo Fernández |
| LM | Thiago Almada |
| ST | Lionel Messi |
| ST | Lautaro Martínez |
Egypt
| Position | Player |
| GK | Mohamed Shobeir |
| RB | Mohamed Hany |
| CB | Ahmed Abdelmonem |
| CB | Omar Rabia |
| LB | Mahmoud Hafez |
| DM | Emam Ashour |
| DM | Amr Fathy |
| RAM | Mohamed Salah |
| CAM | Ahmed Attia |
| LAM | Omar Marmoush |
| ST | Zico (Mohamed Zaki) |
Injury Update
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is currently recovering from hamstring strain.
Argentina has no injured players, which makes them stronger.
Argentina vs Egypt Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup 2026
| Market | Odds |
| Argentina Win | -250 |
| Draw | +360 |
| Egypt Win | +750 to +850 |
| Argentina to Advance | -650 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | +108 to +110 |
| Under 2.5 Goals | -124 to -133 |
| Argentina -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | +119 |
| Both Teams to Score | -110 |
Argentina vs Egypt Match Prediction and Score
Argentina is expected to win this match easily. The main question is how many goals they will score. Argentina had a very strong attack. Messi is playing very well. Lautaro Martínez also helps score goals. Argentina will attack a lot and is likely to score more. Egypt’s chance to win the game depends on its defense. But Egypt’s defense has been weak. They may try to score from free kicks.
- Predicted Score: Argentina 3 – 1 Egypt
- Predicted winner: Argentina (71% chances), Egypt (11 to 13% chances)
- Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (+104)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is likely to win the match between Argentina and Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Argentina is clearly the favourite with odds around -250. They are the defending champions and have been one of the best teams in the tournament so far.
Is Lionel Messi playing against Egypt?
Yes. Messi is fully fit to play the match. He is currently the joint top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with 7 goals, with Kylian Mbappé.
How did Egypt qualify for the Round of 16?
Egypt came second in their group with a win over New Zealand. They had a draw against Belgium and Iran. Then they beat Australia on penalties in the Round of 32.
How did Argentina qualify for the Round of 16?
Argentina topped their group with three wins against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. They beat Cape Verde in extra time in the Round of 32.
Did Argentina struggle against Cape Verde?
Yes. Argentina struggled against Cape Verde. They were taken to extra time by Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
What is Egypt's biggest weakness going into this match?
Egypt has two main problems. One is that Mohamed Salah has a small hamstring injury. He may not be fully fit to play hard. Another is that Egypt often plays very defensive football. They do not have that good attacking skills.