Argentina have a game-state problem. It seems strange to be saying “they never make it easy for themselves” — a phrase generally used by supporters of eternally frustrating

Cape Verde came from behind twice to force extra time. But a 111th-minute own goal handed the three-time winners a 3-2 victory.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will take on Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup Round: Team India defender Sandesh Jhingan believes Argentina's defensive foundations remain intact despite conceding twice in their Round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde, backing the reigning world champions to produce a much-improved display against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will attempt to join rarified air as they look to repeat as FIFA World Cup champions this summer.

Mohammed Salah and Lionel Messi, two of football's finest players, are set to meet on the football field when Egypt plays against Argentina in a World Cup knockout match in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7.

World Cup 2026 odds for England, Brazil, USA, Portugal, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, Belgium, others to win championship.

Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.

Lionel Messi is expected to start for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, at Atlanta Stadium. The Argentine captain has no major injury concerns ahead of the knockout fixture and is set to lead the defending champions as they continue their title defence.

Video. Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.

As Egypt get ready for a massive Round of 16 showdown against Argentina next Tuesday in Atlanta, one question keeps popping up:Have these two teams actually played each other before?The answer is yes.