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Argentina v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last 16
The live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium includes pre-match atmosphere, team line-ups
Key takeaways
- Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions and favorites to win this match.
- Egypt made two changes to their starting XI after a penalty shootout win over Australia.
- Argentina made three changes to their starting XI following a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde.
- The match could set up a quarter-final between Argentina and either Switzerland or Colombia.
- Egypt's recent form suggests they could pull off an upset.
The live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium includes pre-match atmosphere, team line-ups, and historical context. Argentina, the reigning champions, made three changes to their starting XI after a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, while Egypt made two changes following a penalty shootout win over Australia. The match is set to kick off at 12pm EDT/5pm BST, with Argentina favored but Egypt's recent form suggesting a potential upset. The article highlights fan attendance, including a fan who cycled from Buenos Aires, and notes the significance of the Messi vs. Salah duel.
By the numbers
- 30s
- current temperature in Atlanta
- 2
- previous Argentina-Egypt meetings
- 2-0
- Argentina's 2008 friendly win over Egypt
- 6-0
- Argentina's 1928 Olympic win over Egypt
- 12pm EDT
- match kick-off time
How it unfolded
- Argentina 6-0 Egypt Olympic win
- Argentina 2-0 Egypt friendly
- last 16 match kick-off
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Common questions
- What happened with Argentina national football team?
- Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions and favorites to win this match.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at guardian_sport.
