Atlanta Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 16 | Tuesday, July 7 | 5pm BST
As global superstars Lionel Messi and Mo Salah get ready to go toe-to-toe, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Argentina vs Egypt preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Argentina Vs Egypt Preview
Having made hard work of 2026 World Cup fairytale nation Cape Verde in the Round of 32, Argentina will be hoping for a much smoother evening against Egypt on Tuesday. Lionel Scaloni’s side needed extra-time to overcome the Blue Sharks 3-2 in Miami and looked far from their usual, ruthless best.
Although the Argentina vs Egypt odds strongly favour the South American giants, the Pharaohs will be buoyed by Verde’s efforts. And coupled with La Albiceleste’s defensive frailties, an upset is a possibility. The Egyptian’s made the final 16 after beating Australia on penalties in Dallas.
Argentina Vs Egypt H2H Record
This will be just the second-ever meeting between Argentina and Egypt. The only previous occasion the two nations met ended in a 2-0 victory for the South Americans during a 2008 friendly. Former Man City star Sergio Aguero opened the scoring before Nicolas Burdisso secured the win in Cairo.
Argentina vs Egypt H2H record:
- 26/03/2008 – Egypt 0-2 Argentina (Friendly)
Argentina Vs Egypt Team News
Nico Gonzalez is a major doubt owing to an ankle sprain. Therefore, Nicolas Tagliafico is very much on standby if Gonzalez isn’t passed fit in time. There are also slight doubts over Nahuel Molina, Enzo Fernandez or Facundo Medina who felt the effects of the 120 minute slog versus Cape Verde.
From Egypt’s camp, Karim Hafez is the main fitness concern. He was subbed off against Australia towards the end of normal time. Fellow left-back Ahmed Fatouh is also expected to miss out which means head coach Hossam Hassan will likely need to re-think how to handle a certain Lionel Messi.
Argentina’s last six in all comps:
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Egypt’s last six in all comps:
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Argentina Vs Egypt Predicted Lineups
Argentina predicted lineup:
Em Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, La Martinez, Almada
Egypt predicted lineup:
Shobeir; Hany, Fathy, Ibrahim, Rabia; Ashour, Lasheen, Ateya, Ziko; Salah, Marmoush
Argentina Vs Egypt TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Argentina vs Egypt is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 5pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Argentina Vs Egypt Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the second ever H2H and the first competitive fixture
- Argentina World Cup stats – The reigning champions have won their last eight World Cup clashes against African opposition
- Egypt World Cup stats – The Pharaohs are yet to face a CONMEBOL nation at the World Cup
Top Betting Angles for Argentina vs Egypt
Over 2.5 goals: Has come in across three of Argentina’s four World Cup games in 2026 . Online at 1/1.
BTTS (Yes): Landed in the last six consecutive World Cup games that Egypt have played in. Available at 7/5.
Anytime goalscorers: Lionel Messi (4/5), Mo Salah (17/5), Lautaro Martinez (29/20) and Omar Marmoush (19/4) all offer potential.
Argentina Vs Egypt Prediction
Even though they laboured to a victory over Cape Verde with the help of extra-time last time out, we fancy Argentina to get the job done in normal time in Atlanta. The Egyptian’s won’t make it easy but their defensive vulnerabilities will surely be exposed again and with Lionel Messi strutting his stuff, a win for the reigning champions with BTTS is a viable outcome to consider.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Egypt
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