Argentina vs Egypt: World Cup Last-16 Match Details, Kick-Off Time, and Viewing Info
Argentina is set to face Egypt in a crucial last-16 World Cup match as they aim to defend their title. The holders narrowly escaped a scare in the previous round against Cape Verde, needing extra time to clinch a 3-2 victory thanks to an own goal after being twice pegged back.
Egypt enters this match with confidence after securing their first-ever knockout win by prevailing over Australia in a penalty shootout. Mohamed Salah leads the charge for the Pharaohs, hoping to guide them further into the tournament.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has already scored seven goals in the competition but will need to maintain his form to keep pace with Kylian Mbappe in the race for the golden boot.
Match Date and Kick-Off Time
The game will kick off at 5pm BST on Tuesday, 7 July, at Atlanta Stadium.
Where to Watch the Match
Fans in the UK can catch all the action live on ITV1 or stream it free via ITVX.
Next Opponents Awaiting the Winner
The victor of this clash will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals, scheduled for Sunday, 11 July, in Kansas City.
Team Updates
Argentina faces some challenges after their extended encounter with Cape Verde. Facundo Medina struggled to complete the match due to cramp, and Nico Gonzalez is doubtful because of an ankle sprain.
Egypt hopes that left-back Karim Hafez recovers in time after leaving the field against Australia. Without him, the team’s defense against Messi could be vulnerable, especially since backup Ahmed Fatouh is unavailable.
