Read our prediction for Argentina vs Egypt below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Argentina vs Egypt Prediction & Betting tips
The match between Argentina and Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at Atlanta Stadium (Georgia). Both teams are coming off extremely demanding matches in the round of 32 stage, with very little recovery time. This match pits two of the greatest footballers of their generation against each other, likely in their last World Cup finals. Lionel Messi is in excellent form and is in contention for the Golden Boot, although he admitted he was feeling tired after 120 minutes against Cape Verde. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah is leading Egypt’s attack alongside Omar Marmoush, but it remains to be seen whether he is fully recovered from a hamstring injury. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals in Kansas City against the winner of Switzerland and Colombia.
Argentina:
The reigning world champion won Group J with maximum points. In the round of 32, the South Americans suffered a huge scare against debutant Cape Verde, managing to qualify with difficulty, with a score of 3-2, after extra time.
Argentina (4-4-2): E. Martinez – Molina, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico – De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Almada – Messi, Lautaro.
Egypt:
Ranked second in Group G, the African team has qualified for the round of 16 of a World Cup for the first time in its history. The Egyptians advanced in the previous round against Australia, on penalties (4-2, after 1-1 after 120 minutes).
Egypt (4-3-3): El Shenawy – Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazi, Hamdi – Elneny, Fathi, Ashour – Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Marmoush.
Argentina vs Egypt head to head matches
26.03.08 FI Egypt vs Argentina 0:2
06.06.28 OG Argentina vs Egypt 6:0
* Our advice is: Argentina WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.45
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