Argentina vs Egypt: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 16 Match Live
The defending champions Argentina aim to extend their title run when they face Egypt in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde during the Round of 32, with an own goal in the 111th minute deciding the outcome. Egypt moved forward by beating Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
How to Watch: TV and Streaming Options
The match will air on FOX in the United States. For viewers wanting to stream, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo is a solid choice, offering new users a free trial period to experience the service before committing. It streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 top live channels without cable (taxes and fees may apply).
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Times across US zones are:
- Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
- Central Time: 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 9 a.m.
What’s at Stake
A win for Argentina would bring them three victories away from becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cups. Egypt seeks to make history by reaching their deepest run ever in the tournament.
Argentina has an eight-game winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins already in this tournament. No team has ever defeated three African opponents in a single World Cup edition. The two teams have met only once before, a 2008 friendly that Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, who was sidelined due to injury.
Players to Watch
Keep an eye on Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, while Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed will be key players for Egypt.
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first time three countries co-host the event. Matches will take place in 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.
This edition expands the field to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. Teams range widely from traditional powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Spain to emerging nations such as Cape Verde and Curaçao.
For streaming, English-language coverage in the U.S. will be on FOX and FS1, available on fubo. Spanish-language fans can watch on Telemundo and Universo via Peacock and DIRECTV. Check local listings for exact broadcast details.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, at the MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.
