ATLANTA – Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their World Cup title defense against Egypt in the Round of 16 today – Tuesday, July 7 – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This World Cup match is available on multiple streaming services for free.

This World Cup match will broadcast live on FOX at 12 p.m. Eastern with a Spanish version on Telemundo. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this match by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which both offer a free trial.

You can watch this World Cup match on Sling TV with Sling Select for $19.99 per month. FOX on Sling is available in select markets.

This game will also stream live in Spanish on Peacock, which is available for $10.99 per month.

Argentina, which has slipped to No. 2 in the FIFA rankings, continues its title defense after surviving the resilient Cinderella story of Cape Verde with a 3-2 extra time victory in the Round of 32. The Argentinians are hunting for their second title in a row and fourth overall.

A David vs. Goliath-type encounter morphed into a back-and-forth barnburner with a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute as the difference to see Argentina’s title defense survive another day.

Lionel Scaloni’s side has won its last 11 matches. In that span, they have tallied 30 goals while allowing just three. In the World Cup, it’s four matches, four wins for La Albiceleste.

Messi, the legendary leader of La Albiceleste, is competing in his sixth World Cup. He has scored in a record eight consecutive World Cup games and currently holds the record for the most career goals scored in the World Cup with 20.

Argentina has scored 11 goals in the 2026 World Cup. The iconic star has scored seven goals in four matches, matching France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland in a riveting edition of the Golden Boot race.

Messi’s 2026 run is expected to be his final time participating in the global showcase.

While all eyes will be on Messi, the Argentinian squad is stocked with playmakers, including Lautaro Martinez, who nabbed a crucial goal in the 92nd minute against Cape Verde. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister anchor an elite supporting cast.

Argentina welcomes back 17 players from its World Cup triumph in 2022. It is aiming to become the first country since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

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Egypt, ranked 24th in FIFA, ousted Australia in a thrilling 1-1 match that came down to penalty kicks at the Round of 32 in Dallas. The Egyptians prevailed, 4-2. It marks their first trip to the Round of 16 in their nation’s history.

After an injury scare against Australia, Mohamed Salah, the Pharaoh’s talisman, is fit and ready, but Egypt will be without Ahmed Fatouh and Mohamed Abdelmoneim.

The Egyptians, who have scored six goals and conceded four, run an organized and calculated formation. Salah’s presence guarantees a constant threat on the break that Argentina will be wary of for 90 minutes and maybe more.

The two teams have faced each other twice since 2003, with Argentina winning one and the other ending in a draw. They last met in a friendly in Cairo in 2008, which resulted in a 2-0 triumph for Argentina. Messi missed that match with an injury.

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Argentina projected XI

E. Martinez (GK), Capaldo, Romero, Otamendi, Gonzalez, DePaul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Almada, Messi, L. Martinez

Egypt projected XI

Shoubir (GK), Hafez, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hany, Ashour, Zico, Fathy, Attia, Salah, Marmoush

What are the latest odds for Argentina vs. Egypt?

Result after 90 minutes and extra time

Moneyline: Argentina: -270, Egypt: +800, Draw: +370

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Here’s more information on how to watch Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup on TV and streaming services.

What: World Cup Round of 16: Argentina vs. Egypt

When: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Time: 12 p.m. Eastern

Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.

Channel: FOX and Telemundo

Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV and Peacock