Argentina will face Egypt for a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup
On July 7, the national teams of Argentina and Egypt will face off in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Kyiv time.
Bookmakers consider the reigning world champions the clear favorites in this match. In the group stage, Argentina secured three wins, and in the first round of the playoffs, they defeated Cape Verde 3–2. Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout.
The two teams have met twice in history, with Argentina winning both matches.
Source: FIFA.
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