How to Watch Argentina vs. Egypt: World Cup Round of 16 Live Stream, TV Info, Kickoff Time
Argentina aims to extend its title defense against Egypt in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez secured a dramatic 3-2 win in extra time over Cape Verde during the previous round, with an own goal in the 111th minute deciding the match. Egypt advanced after a penalty shootout victory against Australia following a 1-1 draw.
A win would bring Argentina three victories away from becoming the first team to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil's back-to-back wins in 1958 and 1962. For Egypt, winning would mark their best-ever World Cup performance.
Argentina boasts an eight-game winning streak at the World Cup versus African nations, including two wins in this tournament. No team has defeated three African sides in a single World Cup edition. These teams have met just once before, in a 2008 friendly won 2-0 by Argentina without Messi, who was sidelined due to injury.
Key players to watch include Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, and Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.
Argentina vs. Egypt: Broadcast and Streaming Details
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, allowing fans to stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable.
Stream live Argentina vs. Egypt on fubo
Match Start Time
The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
- Central Time: 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 9 a.m.
World Cup Schedule for July 7 (Eastern Time)
- 12 p.m.: Argentina vs. Egypt
- 4 p.m.: Switzerland vs. Colombia
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, marking the first time it will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 host cities spread among these nations.
The 48-team tournament expands from the previous 32-team format, increasing the number of matches and knockout rounds. The participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the event, including group stages and knockout rounds culminating in the final.
Streaming and Broadcast Options
In the U.S., English-language coverage is on FOX and FS1, both available via fubo. Spanish broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, streamable on Peacock and DIRECTV.
World Cup Final and Other Details
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Kickoff times differ depending on location and stage, so checking local schedules is recommended.
The United States automatically qualified as one of the host countries alongside Canada and Mexico.
