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How to Watch Argentina vs. Egypt: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Match Time for World Cup Round of 16

Argentina aims to extend its World Cup title defense against Egypt in the Round of 16 clash. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32, with an own goal in the 111th minute deciding the game. Egypt moved forward after defeating Australia on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

The match will be shown on FOX in the United States. Fans can stream the game live via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app/website. New users can access a free trial on fubo to watch the match without cable.

Stream every World Cup 2026 game, including Argentina vs. Egypt, live on fubo (free trial available).

Match Timing and Venue

The kickoff is set for Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Below are the start times across US time zones:

  • Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
  • Central Time: 11 a.m.
  • Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
  • Pacific Time: 9 a.m.

Teams and Players to Watch

Argentina is on an eight-match winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins in this tournament. No team has ever beaten three African sides in one edition. The two nations have met once before in a 2008 friendly, which Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, who was injured.

Besides Messi, watch Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina. For Egypt, key players include Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed.

World Cup 2026 Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities spanning these nations.

The tournament expands to 48 teams, featuring countries like Algeria, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Mexico, and the United States, among others. It includes 104 matches in total, from group stages to the final.

Streaming options vary depending on language and broadcast rights. In the US, English coverage will be on FOX and FS1, accessible through services like fubo. Spanish broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, available via Peacock and DIRECTV streaming platforms.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in FIFA terms as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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