Egypt will face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Check the match date, Indian time (IST), venue, live streaming details, and match preview.
Argentina secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cape Verde after extra time in an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match. Defending champions Argentina took the lead in the first half through Lionel Messi, but Deroy Duarte equalized to keep Cape Verde’s hopes alive and force the game into extra time. Goalkeeper Vozinha delivered an outstanding performance with eight crucial saves.
In extra time, Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina’s lead from a corner before Sidny Lopes Cabral produced a spectacular long-range curling strike to level the score again. Argentina eventually found the winning goal to seal their place in the Round of 16.
Egypt created history by winning their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 following extra time. The tense Round of 32 match was played at Dallas Stadium, where both teams fought hard but could not be separated during regular play.
Egypt stayed calm during the penalty shootout and converted their chances to book a place in the Round of 16. After the memorable victory, head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the win to the people of Palestine, making the achievement even more emotional for Egyptian and Arab football fans.
Argentina vs Egypt World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Indian Date and Time
The Argentina vs Egypt Round of 16 match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (USA). Due to the time difference, football fans in India can watch the match at 6:30 AM IST on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. The winner of this exciting knockout clash will secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
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