Find out how to watch Argentina v Egypt live in the UK, including TV channel, free streaming details and kick off time for this World Cup 2026 last-16 clash in Atlanta.
| Live Streaming | Date | Kick Off Time | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina v Egypt | 7 July 2026 | 17:00 BST | ITV1 |
Argentina v Egypt Live Stream, TV Channel
Argentina v Egypt will be shown live in the UK on ITV1, with kick off at 5:00pm BST.
The match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Argentina and Egypt meet in the last 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with the defending champions looking to continue their imperious run while Egypt aim to produce the upset of the tournament.
Argentina have been close to unstoppable throughout this World Cup, with Lionel Messi delivering one of the most extraordinary individual performances in tournament history during the group stage. His hat-trick against Algeria was followed by two more against Austria, taking his overall World Cup tally to a record 19 goals.
Messi came off the bench in the last-32 tie against Cape Verde, which Argentina won 2-1 after extra time courtesy of a Borges own goal in the 111th minute, suggesting Scaloni is managing his fitness carefully ahead of the knockout rounds.
Argentina have won eight straight games at this tournament including the group stage and have scored in all eight, with at least two goals in each. Their defensive record is equally impressive, with Emiliano Martinez keeping five clean sheets from nine appearances this summer.
Nahuel Molina, Enzo Fernandez and Exequiel Palacios all have fitness question marks, though all three are expected to be available with further assessment today. Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister are both fit and ready to go.
Egypt are in the World Cup last 16 for just the second time in their history, having last reached this stage in 1934. Their round of 32 win over Australia was a dramatic affair, with the Socceroos equalising late to force extra time before the Pharaohs won 4-2 on penalties, Salah converting his with a trademark Panenka to seal the tie.
Hossam Hassan’s side have conceded in six consecutive matches heading into tonight, which does not bode well against an Argentina attack of this quality.
Mohamed Salah is the fulcrum of everything Egypt do, with 11 direct goal contributions across his last eight international appearances, and Hassan will be hoping the Liverpool forward can reproduce his best on the biggest stage of all.
Egypt have several defensive injury concerns. Centre-back Ahmed Fatouh is virtually ruled out with a muscle injury, while Yasser Ibrahim is touch and go after limping off against Australia. Keeper Mohamed El-Shenawy is expected to start, with Mohanad Lasheen returning from suspension to bolster the midfield.
Egypt have never beaten Argentina in four previous meetings, losing three and drawing one, but this is the most open World Cup in the expanded format’s history and Salah will know a big performance tonight could define his legacy.
A win for Argentina sets up a quarter final against either Switzerland or Colombia, keeping them on the opposite side of the draw from France and likely England.
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