Argentina vs Egypt: Live Stream, TV Info, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 16
Argentina aims to extend its title defense when they take on Egypt in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez each scored during a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory against Cape Verde in the previous round. A crucial own goal in the 111th minute decided that match. Egypt reached this stage by defeating Australia in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
A win would bring Argentina three matches away from becoming the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to repeat as World Cup champions. Egypt hopes to set a new high-water mark in their World Cup history with a deep run.
Argentina boasts an eight-match winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins already in this tournament. No nation has ever beaten three African opponents in a single World Cup.
These two squads have met just once before, a 2-0 friendly victory for Argentina in 2008 without Messi, who was sidelined due to injury. Key players to watch include Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, and Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.
Where 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. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, letting viewers watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels without cable.
Match Details
The kickoff is set for Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here’s how the start time translates across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
- Central Time: 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 9 a.m.
World Cup Schedule for July 7 (All times ET)
- 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 through July 19, 2026, marking the first tournament hosted jointly by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played in 16 cities, including Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and others.
The event expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. This tournament will see more knockout rounds and participating countries than ever before.
Some of the nations taking part are Algeria, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United States, Uruguay, among many others.
Broadcast and Streaming Info for 2026 World Cup
In the U.S., English broadcasts will be available on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage comes through Telemundo and Universo, streamable on DIRECTV and Peacock. Streaming options vary by match and language.
The final match takes place Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.
The United States is automatically qualified as one of the host nations, alongside Canada and Mexico.
