Argentina vs. Egypt: Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 match, TV channel, start time, predicted lineups and more

FIFA World Cup Argentina vs Egypt (Getty Images) Argentina’s World Cup title defense hangs in the balance when they face Egypt in the round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET. The defending champions barely survived their Round of 32 tie against Cape Verde, needing an own goal in the 111th minute to go 3-2 up in extra time. Egypt came off the back of a penalty shootout win over Australia, a historic result that secured their first ever World Cup knockout victory.

When and where is Argentina vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?**

The match begins on Tuesday, July 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the kick-off times across the regions:US ET: 12:00 p.mUK BST: 5pmIndia IST: 9:30 PMAustralia AEST: Wednesday 8 July, 2am

How to watch Argentina vs Egypt live?

UK viewers can watch the game on ITV1. In the United States, it airs on Fox and Telemundo. Indian fans can tune in on Zee5 while Australian viewers can watch on SBS. US streaming options include YouTube TV, DirecTV and Peacock. YouTube TV is currently available for $67.99 per month for the first five months with a 21-day free trial. A live ESPN tracker is also available for those who prefer text updates.Viewers outside their home country can use a VPN like ExpressVPN to access geo-restricted broadcasts by virtually switching their location.

What are the predicted lineups for Argentina and Egypt?

Lionel Scaloni has a few fitness issues, with Nico Gonzalez and Facundo Medina carrying minor knocks. Assuming they don’t, Argentina are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 with Emiliano Martinez in goal, a back four of Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Tagliafico, midfield De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez and Almada and Messi with Lautar Martinez up front.Egypt will be without Ahmed Fatouh and Mohamed Abdelmoneim. Hossam Hassan is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 with Mostafa Shoubir in goal, Salah to occupy the right side of a three-man attack behind lone striker Mostafa Zico and Emam Ashour operating centrally.Predicted Argentina XI (4-4-2):Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis MacAllister, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi, Lautaro MartínezEgypt predicted eleven (4-2-3-1):Mostafa Shoubir; Mohamed Hany, Jásir Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Hamdy Fathy, Marawan Attia; Emam Ashour, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush; Mostafa Zico

Can Egypt really upset Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?

On paper, Egypt shouldn’t be in this conversation. But even Cape Verde, who almost knocked out the world champions, wouldn’t have that.Argentina’s recent games have revealed something that Scaloni probably doesn’t want to discuss: his team is uncomfortable defending when under pressure on the wings. Cape Verde attacked precisely those areas and came within minutes of causing the biggest upset in World Cup history. Egypt have Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, two forwards who can do just that, and Emam Ashour operating in the pockets behind them adds a real dimension that Argentina’s defense will struggle to track.Egypt is also unencumbered by expectations. They have already made history by reaching the round of 16 and then winning it. Reaching the quarter-finals by knocking out the champions is outlandish in theory, but much less so after what Cape Verde almost managed.

Is Messi enough or does Argentina need more?

Messi was their best player in this tournament, period. He scored a stunning opening goal against Cape Verde, setting up a cross that led to the decisive own goal. Without him, Argentina looks uncertain.But that’s also part of the problem. Scaloni has built everything around Messi to such an extent that the likes of Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez, both proven match-winners, seem to fade into the background when he is on the pitch. Achieving this balance in the knockout rounds is not just a tactical question. It could determine whether or not Argentina reach the final.