The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set to host a highly anticipated showdown as Egypt square off against Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
The Pharaohs secured a historic victory over Australia, winning 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the Round of 16 for the first time in their history and set up a blockbuster meeting with Argentina. The reigning world champions endured a grueling test against Cape Verde, drawing 1-1 in normal time before Lionel Messi’s teammates narrowly sealed a 3-2 victory in extra time.
Egypt vs Argentina: Match Date and Kick-off Time
The match between Egypt and Argentina is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The referee’s opening whistle for this epic clash will blow at 7:00 PM Cairo and Makkah time.
The Road to the World Cup 2026 Final
The winner of the Egypt vs Argentina match will face the winner of the tie between Switzerland and either Colombia or Ghana in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The team that advances from the last eight will face a blockbuster semi-final showdown, most likely against heavyweight contenders England or Brazil, or potentially Austria or Mexico.
Head-to-Head History: Egypt vs Argentina
Historically, Egypt and Argentina have faced each other only once. It was a friendly match held in 2009 at the Cairo International Stadium, which ended in a 2-0 victory for the Albiceleste, thanks to goals from Sergio Agüero and Nicolás Burdisso.
