- Argentina will face Egypt in the 1/8 final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
- Al Jazeera reports that Argentina advanced from Group J, while Egypt qualified from Group G.
- Marca predicts that the match between Argentina and Egypt will focus on Lionel Messi, as the Spanish outlet believes the match will feature the forward’s duel with Mohamed Salah.
In the meantime, 7 goals, Argentina’s victory over Egypt in the 1/8 final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Match report published at 12:00 local time (16:00 GMT).
According to Al Jazeera, Argentina advanced to the group stage in Group J, having won the group stage matches and then advanced to the round of 32, where it beat Kabo-Verde 3-2. Egypt, according to Al Jazeera, advanced from Group G with a 1/32 final win over Australia, finishing 1-1 and then winning on penalties.
Marca also wrote about the importance of the top-scorers’ duel between Argentina’s forward and Egypt’s. In turn, it says, the match will focus on Lionel Messi, but the Spanish outlet adds: Egypt has Mohamed Salah with “26 Messis.”
Al Jazeera also reports that the match will be about command, with the team’s play in the stadium. The report notes that Argentina’s main threat will be in the match against Kabo-Verde, while Egypt’s — in the match against Australia; meanwhile, it says, Salah will be a key factor in the match.
In the meantime, Argentina — Egypt — the match will be held in the 1/8 final, according to Al Jazeera, against Switzerland or Colombia. Marca also notes that the match will be played on the same day — 7 goals — starting at Atlanta Stadium.
New information from Al Jazeera says that Argentina’s midfielder Gonçalo (hamstring injury) will miss the match against Egypt, according to Al Jazeera, due to a hamstring injury.