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

Argentina Faces Egypt in World Cup Round of 16

Argentina aims to keep their title hopes alive as they take on Egypt in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez both scored in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde during the Round of 32, with an own goal in the 111th minute sealing the win. Egypt advanced after a penalty shootout against Australia following a 1-1 draw.

Where to Watch the Match

The game will air on FOX in the United States, with streaming options including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial on fubo, which streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live TV channels and sports networks without cable (some plans and fees apply).

Stream Argentina vs. Egypt live on fubo

Match Details

The match kicks off at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Below 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.

What’s at Stake?

A win would bring Argentina three victories away from making history as the first nation to successfully defend the World Cup crown since Brazil achieved back-to-back wins in 1958 and 1962. Meanwhile, Egypt would reach the deepest World Cup stage ever in their history if they win.

Argentina holds an eight-game winning streak against African teams in World Cup play, including two victories in this tournament alone. No country has beaten three African teams in a single World Cup edition before.

The two teams have met just once prior, a 2-0 friendly win for Argentina in 2008 when Messi missed the game due to injury.

Keep an eye on key players like Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, alongside Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The upcoming 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first time the tournament takes place across three countries, with matches in 16 cities spanning North America.

The tournament expands from 32 to 48 teams, creating more matches and knockout rounds than ever before. The participating nations include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, United States, Uruguay, and many others.

In total, 104 games will be played, culminating in the final scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.

Streaming and Broadcast Info for 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English-language broadcasts will be on FOX and FS1, both available through fubo for those without cable. Spanish coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, streamable via Peacock and DIRECTV.