Argentina vs Egypt: Where to Watch, Odds & Prediction

Argentina, the reigning world champions and FIFA's number one ranked side, face Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place on 7 July 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Lionel Messi, in what is widely regarded as his final World Cup, has already scored seven goals in this tournament, while Egypt arrive having made history by winning their first-ever World Cup knockout match. This page maps exactly where you can watch the game by region, then breaks down the odds and our prediction.

Where to Watch Argentina vs Egypt - by Region

Host Nations

USA: FOX and FS1 carry the English-language broadcast, with around 70 matches available free over-the-air on FOX and the rest on FS1. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, with 92 matches free on Telemundo. For streaming, FOX One and the FOX Sports App cover the English feed, while Peacock carries exclusive Spanish-language streaming. Tubi offers select free matches. Pay-TV and virtual-MVPD carriers include Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Sling. Channel allocation can change, so confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Canada: Bell Media holds the rights. TSN carries all 104 matches in English, with select games free-to-air on CTV. French-language viewers can watch on RDS. Streaming options are TSN+, the RDS app and Crave. Always check your local listings before kickoff.

Mexico: TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5 and TUDN) and TV Azteca broadcast free-to-air. Sky Sports Mexico provides pay coverage. Streaming is available via ViX, with 32 matches free and all 104 accessible on ViX Premium, plus Blue To Go. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Europe

United Kingdom: BBC and ITV share free-to-air rights across all 104 matches. Stream via BBC iPlayer or ITVX. In Ireland, RTE broadcasts free-to-air with streaming on RTE Player.

Germany: MagentaTV is the primary rights holder, with ARD and ZDF also carrying selected matches free-to-air.

Spain: RTVE broadcasts free-to-air. Pay coverage is available via Mediapro and DAZN.

France: TF1 and M6 broadcast free-to-air. beIN SPORTS France holds additional pay-TV rights.

Portugal: RTP, SIC and TVI all carry the tournament free-to-air. Stream via RTP Play.

Channel allocation across all European markets can shift, so check your local listings before kickoff.

Arab World and MENA

beIN SPORTS holds exclusive rights across 24 countries, broadcasting all 104 matches in Arabic, English and French across beIN SPORTS MAX 1-6 and in 4K HDR. Streaming is available via beIN CONNECT and TOD by beIN. Live free-to-air coverage is not available in most markets, including Saudi Arabia. Confirm your subscription and local channel listing before kickoff.

Asia-Pacific

Australia: SBS broadcasts all 104 matches free-to-air. Stream via SBS on Demand.

Best Way to Watch - Picture, Apps and Multiview

For the sharpest picture quality, FOX One in the USA and beIN SPORTS 4K HDR in MENA both offer 4K HDR feeds for this match. During the group stage, the official apps for each region support multiview so you can follow overlapping fixtures simultaneously. Use the official regional apps listed above for the most reliable, highest-quality streams. Always access the match through official, licensed broadcasters only.

Argentina vs Egypt Match Preview

This is a classic favourite-versus-resilient-underdog contest. Argentina topped Group J with a perfect record, beating Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0 and Jordan 3-1, before surviving a significant scare against Cape Verde in the Round of 32, winning 3-2 after extra time. Egypt finished second in Group G, drawing Belgium 1-1 and Iran 1-1 before beating New Zealand 3-1, then defeating Australia 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) to claim their first-ever World Cup knockout victory.

Expect Argentina to dominate possession through Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez, with Messi operating in his free role. Egypt, under Hossam Hassan, will defend in a compact, low block and look to exploit transitions through Mohamed Salah. Set pieces will be a weapon for both sides. Egypt's realistic route mirrors their approach against Australia: absorb pressure, stay compact, and force extra time and another penalty shootout. Argentina's shoot-out pedigree, and Emiliano Martinez's record between the posts, makes that a daunting prospect for Egypt, but their nerve from the spot has already been proven.

The ranking gap is one of the largest in this round. Argentina sit first in the official FIFA rankings, Egypt 29th, a gap of 28 places. The winner advances to quarter-final Match 100 against the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia.

Argentina vs Egypt Odds

The three implied probabilities sum above 100%, which reflects the bookmaker margin built into the prices. Additional markets available include double chance, both teams to score (BTTS) and over/under goals. Odds are correct at time of writing and subject to change. You can explore these markets at Dexsport's FIFA World Cup 2026 betting hub.

Argentina vs Egypt Predictions

Best Bet: Argentina to Win
The quality and ranking gap is enormous. Argentina have scored in every single match of this tournament, with Messi netting in all four games. At 1.36, the implied probability is 74%. For a reigning world champion against a side that only scraped through on penalties, this is the anchor selection.

Value Bet: Egypt to Reach Extra Time / Draw at 90 Minutes
At 4.80 implied (21%), the draw price reflects Egypt's genuine capacity to frustrate. They held Belgium and Iran to 1-1 draws, ground out a stalemate with Australia, and have demonstrated real defensive discipline throughout. If Salah can produce a moment in transition, a tight 90 minutes is entirely plausible. Egypt's shoot-out win over Australia proves they can handle the pressure of penalties.

Longshot Bet: Messi Anytime Scorer
Messi has scored seven goals in four matches at this tournament, extending his all-time World Cup record to 20 career goals. He has scored in every game including the Round of 32. His involvement in set pieces and penalties makes him the most logical goalscorer selection regardless of the final scoreline.

Argentina Form and Egypt Form

Argentina

Argentina won Group J without dropping a point: 3-0 vs Algeria (Messi hat-trick), 2-0 vs Austria, 3-1 vs Jordan. In the Round of 32, they beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, with Messi opening the scoring in the 29th minute, Lisandro Martinez restoring the lead in the 92nd minute, and a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute (from a Messi corner) proving decisive after Cape Verde twice equalised.

Manager Lionel Scaloni deploys a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 system built around Messi's free role, De Paul's engine and an experienced defensive block. Key players are Messi (seven tournament goals), Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. No new injuries or suspensions were reported after the Cape Verde match. The defensive wobble against Cape Verde, conceding twice, is a minor concern but Argentina's overall quality and tournament know-how remain their greatest strengths.

Egypt

Egypt finished second in Group G: drew Belgium 1-1, beat New Zealand 3-1 (Salah scored and assisted), drew Iran 1-1 (Salah went off with a hamstring strain). In the Round of 32 they drew Australia 1-1 before winning 4-2 on penalties, with Emam Ashour scoring in the 13th minute. Salah, recovered from his hamstring strain, scored a Panenka in the shootout to seal Egypt's first-ever World Cup knockout win.

Manager Hossam Hassan organises Egypt in a pragmatic, defensively compact shape, leaning on Salah's transitions and set-piece moments. Key players include Salah (captain, Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Emam Ashour (two tournament goals) and goalkeeper. Left-back Ahmed Fatouh is out with a hamstring tear. Egypt's reliance on Salah and their modest attacking output outside of him is their primary vulnerability against Argentina's level of quality.

Head-to-Head Record

The senior teams have met only once: on 26 March 2008, Egypt lost 0-2 to Argentina in an international friendly. There is no previous World Cup meeting between the two sides. The historical record is minimal, which makes this Round of 16 tie a genuinely rare encounter at the highest level.

Betting Tips

• Argentina to Win (1.36): The anchor bet. Seven goals from Messi, a perfect group stage and the reigning champions' pedigree make this the most straightforward selection on the board.
• Draw at Full Time (4.80): Egypt's defensive record and shoot-out nerve make this a credible value play. They drew two of three group games and held Australia level for 90 minutes.
• Messi Anytime Scorer: Seven goals in four matches, scored in every game including the Round of 32. His involvement in set pieces and penalties increases his chances further.
• Egypt +1 Handicap: Egypt have not conceded more than one goal in regulation in any match at this tournament. Argentina's attacking quality is unmatched, but Egypt's deep block could keep the margin tight in normal time.
• Under Goals / Low-Scoring Match: Egypt's tournament profile (1-1, 3-1, 1-1, then 1-1 in the R32) consistently points to tight, low-event games. Even against Argentina's firepower, their defensive discipline could suppress the total.

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Your Global Viewing Checklist

Argentina vs Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a match that spans every time zone and every major broadcast market. Whether you are watching on FOX in Atlanta, SBS in Sydney, beIN SPORTS in Riyadh or BBC in London, the rights are in place and the coverage is extensive. Confirm your local listing before kickoff on 7 July 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, because channel allocation can always shift in the final days before a major knockout fixture. This is Messi's stage, Egypt's greatest ever night is already written, and the next chapter gets decided in Atlanta.

FAQ

How can I watch Argentina vs Egypt in the USA, Canada or Mexico?
In the USA, watch on FOX or FS1 in English, or Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. Stream via FOX One, the FOX Sports App, Peacock (Spanish) or Tubi (select free). In Canada, TSN carries all matches in English, with select games on CTV free-to-air and RDS for French speakers; stream via TSN+ or Crave. In Mexico, TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5 and TUDN) and TV Azteca broadcast free-to-air; stream on ViX or ViX Premium.

Is the match free-to-air in the UK or elsewhere in Europe?
Yes. In the UK, BBC and ITV share free-to-air rights across all 104 matches, streamable on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In Ireland, RTE broadcasts free-to-air via RTE Player. Portugal's RTP, SIC and TVI are also free-to-air. In France, TF1 and M6 carry free-to-air coverage. Germany has ARD and ZDF for selected free-to-air matches alongside MagentaTV. Spain's RTVE broadcasts free-to-air.

How do fans in the Middle East and North Africa watch the match?
beIN SPORTS holds exclusive rights across 24 MENA countries. Watch on beIN SPORTS MAX 1-6 or in 4K HDR, and stream via beIN CONNECT or TOD by beIN. Live free-to-air coverage is not available in most markets including Saudi Arabia, so a beIN subscription is required.

What time is kickoff in local time?
Kickoff is at 12:00 p.m. ET on 7 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Always verify the exact local kickoff time for your region on fifa.com before the match.