Watch Argentina vs. Egypt Live: TV Channel, Streaming & Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 16

Argentina aims to keep their quest for a consecutive World Cup title alive when they face Egypt in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez netted goals during a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the previous round, with an own goal in the 111th minute deciding the match. Egypt advanced after a penalty shootout win against Australia following a 1-1 draw.

A win would move Argentina three matches away from becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. Meanwhile, a victory for Egypt would mark their deepest run ever in the tournament.

Argentina has an eight-match winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins so far in this event. No team has ever beaten three African sides in one World Cup edition.

The two teams have met only once before, in a 2008 friendly that Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, who missed it due to injury. Besides Messi, watch for Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez on Argentina’s side, while Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed lead Egypt’s attack.

Where to Watch: TV and Streaming

FOX will broadcast the game across the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo is a top choice for streaming, offering a free trial for new subscribers, allowing you to watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 live TV channels without cable (participating plans only, taxes and fees may apply).

Match Start Time

The match kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the local 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.

World Cup Schedule for July 7 (All Times Eastern)

Argentina vs. Egypt - 12 p.m.
Switzerland vs. Colombia - 4 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches and knockout games. Participating teams range globally, featuring nations like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the United States, and more.

There will be 104 matches in total, covering group stages through the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

In the US, English-language coverage will appear on FOX and FS1, both available via fubo for cable-free viewing. Spanish broadcasts will be on Telemundo and Universo, streamable on DIRECTV and Peacock.

Final Match

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for FIFA purposes.

U.S. Participation

The United States automatically qualified as one of the host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.