Argentina vs. Egypt: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 16 Clash

Argentina aims to continue their title defense when they take on Egypt in the Round of 16. The last match saw Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez score in a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, with an own goal in the 111th minute sealing the win. Egypt advanced after a penalty shootout win against Australia following a 1-1 draw.

A win for Argentina means they move three victories away from becoming the first team to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil's back-to-back titles in 1958 and 1962. If Egypt prevails, it will mark the deepest World Cup run in their history.

Argentina holds an eight-game winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins this tournament. No nation has defeated three African teams in one edition before. These teams have met once prior in a 2008 friendly, where Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, who missed due to injury.

Key players to watch include Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, alongside Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.

How to Watch Argentina vs. Egypt

The match will air on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New customers can try fubo’s free trial to stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 channels without cable.

Match Timing

The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the start times across U.S. time zones:

• Eastern: 12 p.m.
• Central: 11 a.m.
• Mountain: 10 a.m.
• Pacific: 9 a.m.

Today's World Cup Schedule (Eastern Time)

• Argentina vs. Egypt - 12 p.m.
• Switzerland vs. Colombia - 4 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique for being hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches and knockout games. Participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

The full tournament consists of 104 matches including the group stage, knockout rounds, and final.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

In the U.S., English-language coverage will appear on FOX and FS1, available on fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts are carried by Telemundo and Universo, streamable via Peacock and DIRECTV. Fans should check specific schedules for exact match times and channels.

Final Match and Kickoff Times

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium known as MetLife Stadium but referred to in the tournament as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

Kickoff times vary widely due to multiple host locations and time zones, so verifying local start times is recommended.

Host Nations' Participation

The United States, Canada, and Mexico automatically qualify as hosts.