Argentina vs Egypt: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Match Live
Argentina aims to defend its World Cup title as it clashes with Egypt in the Round of 16. The last match was a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, highlighted by goals from Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez, and an own goal in the 111th minute that sealed the win. Meanwhile, Egypt advanced past Australia after a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
A win for Argentina would bring them three matches away from becoming the first nation since Brazil in the late 1950s and early 1960s to win consecutive World Cups. Egypt, if victorious, would achieve its best-ever performance in the tournament.
Argentina holds an eight-match winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins in this edition. No team has ever defeated three African opponents in one tournament. These teams met only once before in 2008 during a friendly where Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, who was injured.
Players to Watch
- Argentina: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Emiliano Martínez
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed
Broadcast Details for Argentina vs Egypt
The match will air on TSN1, TSN3, and TSN4. Streaming is available through TSN via Prime Video and TSN+. TSN can be subscribed to separately on Prime Video, granting access to all live and on-demand TSN content.
Match Timing
The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 7 at 12 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the kickoff times across North America:
Other Matches Today
- Switzerland vs Colombia at 4 p.m. ET
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it’s hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and others.
This edition expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, bringing more matches and knockout rounds. Teams include well-known football nations like Brazil, France, Germany, England, and newcomers such as Curaçao and Uzbekistan.
There will be 104 games in total, culminating in the final set for Sunday, July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
Start times vary depending on city and round, so checking the official schedule is advised for local kickoff details.
