Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Argentina wins

Thanh Vinh•July 7, 2026 20:06

Argentina entered the round of 16 with a four-match winning streak, facing a resilient Egypt side at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after an unbeaten run.

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  • 0'The match has started.

    Argentina hosts Egypt.

  • 12'A stalemate

    Possession: Argentina 54% - 46% Egypt, shots 0 - 0 (on target 0 - 0); offside 1 - 0, fouls 3 - 0.

  • 15 minutesGOAL! Egypt (0-1)

    15th minute:Y. Ibrahim(Egypt) scored (assist: M. Attia). Score: 0 - 1.

  • 21'Missed penalty

    21st minute: L. Messi (Argentina) misses a penalty.

  • 24'A stalemate

    Possession: Argentina 55% - 45% Egypt, shots 1 - 1 (on target 1 - 1), corners 0 - 1; offsides 1 - 0, fouls 4 - 2, saves 0 - 1.

  • 36'A stalemate

    Possession: Argentina 53% - 47% Egypt, Shots 4 - 2 (2 - 1 on target), Corner kicks 0 - 1; Offsides 1 - 0, Fouls 6 - 4, Saves 0 - 2.

  • 45'End of the first half

    At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.

  • 46'The second half has begun.

    The second half has begun.

  • 46'Substitution

    46th minute (Egypt): H. Fathy comes on to replace E. Ashour.

  • 48'Argentina dominates the game.

    Possession: Argentina 58% - 42% Egypt, shots 7 - 2 (3 - 1 on target), corners 1 - 1; offsides 2 - 0, fouls 9 - 5, saves 0 - 3.

  • 58'VAR

    58th minute: Goal Disallowed - Foul — M. Ziko (Egypt).

  • 60'Argentina dominates the game.

    Possession: Argentina 61% - 39% Egypt, Shots 10 - 3 (4 - 2 on target), Corner kicks 1 - 1; Offsides 2 - 0, Fouls 11 - 7, Saves 0 - 4.

  • 66'Substitution

    66th minute (Argentina): N. Gonzalez comes on to replace N. Tagliafico.

  • 66'Substitution

    66th minute (Argentina): L. Martinez comes on to replace R. de Paul.

  • 67'GOAL! Egypt (0-2)

    67th minute:M. Ziko(Egypt) scored (assist: H. Hassan). Score: 0 - 2.

  • 72'Argentina dominates the game.

    Possession: Argentina 63% - 37% Egypt, shots 12 - 3 (4 - 2 on target), corners 4 - 1; offsides 2 - 0, fouls 11 - 9, saves 0 - 4.

  • 73'Substitution

    73rd minute (Argentina): G. Montiel comes on to replace N. Molina.

  • 73'Substitution

    73rd minute (Egypt): Trezeguet comes on as a substitute for H. Hassan.

  • 79'GOAL! Argentina (1-2)

    79th minute:C. Romero(Argentina) scored (assist: L. Messi). Score: 1 - 2.

  • 80'Substitution

    80th minute (Egypt): O. Marmoush comes on to replace M. Ziko.

  • 83'GOAL! Argentina (2-2)

    83rd minute:L. Messi(Argentina) scored (assist: G. Montiel). Score: 2 - 2.

  • 84'Argentina dominates the game.

    Possession: Argentina 65% - 35% Egypt, shots 16 - 4 (on target 5 - 2), corners 5 - 1; offsides 3 - 0, fouls 11 - 9, saves 0 - 4.

  • 90+2'GOAL! Argentina (3-2)

    90+2nd minute:E. Fernandez(Argentina) scored (assist: L. Martinez). Score: 3 - 2.

  • 90+3'Yellow card

    90+3rd minute: M. Shobeir (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct).

  • 90+4'Yellow card

    90+4th minute: H. Fathy (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct).

  • 90+5'Substitution

    90+5th minute (Argentina): N. Otamendi comes on to replace C. Romero.

  • 90+5'Substitution

    90+5th minute (Argentina): F. Medina comes on to replace J. Alvarez.

  • 90+6'Substitution

    90+6th minute (Egypt): Zizo comes on to replace M. Lasheen.

  • 90+8'Yellow card

    90+8th minute: M. Attia (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Holding).

  • 90+9'Yellow card

    90+9th minute: H. Hassan (Egypt) receives a yellow card.

  • KTFinal score: Argentina 3-2 Egypt

    The match ended with a score of 3-2.

Updated at 01:07 on 08/07/2026

Team lineup updated at 22:22 07/07/2026

Official lineup

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Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachLionel Scaloni

Starting lineup:

  • 23. Emiliano Martínez (G)
  • 26. Nahuel Molina (D)
  • 13. Cristian Romero (D)
  • 6. Lisandro Martínez (D)
  • 3. Nicolás Tagliafico (D)
  • 7. Rodrigo De Paul (M)
  • 20. Alexis Mac Allister (M)
  • 5. Leandro Paredes (M)
  • 24. Enzo Fernández (M)
  • 10. Lionel Messi (F)
  • 9. Julián Alvarez (F)

Substitutes:

  • 12. Gerónimo Rulli
  • 1. Juan Musso
  • 2. Marcos Senesi
  • 4. Gonzalo Montiel
  • 19. Nicolás Otamendi
  • 25. Facundo Medina
  • 8. Valentín Barco
  • 11. Giovani Lo Celso
  • 14. Exequiel Palacios
  • 15. Nicolás González
  • 16. Thiago Almada
  • 17. Giuliano Simeone
  • 18. Nico Paz
  • 21. José Manuel López
  • 22. Lautaro Martínez

Egypt

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachHossam Hassan

Starting lineup:

  • 23. Mostafa Shobeir (G)
  • 3. Mohamed Hany (D)
  • 2. Yasser Ibrahim (D)
  • 5. Rami Rabia (D)
  • 15. Karim Hafez (D)
  • 8. Emma Ashour (M)
  • 19. Marwan Attia (M)
  • 17. Mohanad Lasheen (M)
  • 12. Haissem Hassan (M)
  • 10. Mohamed Salah (F)
  • 11. Mostafa Ziko (F)

Substitutes:

  • 1. Mohamed El-Shenawy
  • 26. Mohamed Alaa
  • 16. Mahdi Soliman
  • 24. Tarek Alaa
  • 4. Hossam Abdelmaguid
  • 25. Zizo
  • 20. Ibrahim Adel
  • 7. Mahmoud Trézéguet
  • 21. Mahmoud Saber
  • 14. Hamdy Fathy
  • 18. Nabil Donga
  • 22. Omar Marmoush
  • 9. Hamza Abdelkarim

Argentina will face Egypt in a knockout match in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, taking place at 11:00 PM on July 7, 2026, at the neutral venue of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This is a do-or-die clash, where victory means a ticket to the next round, while defeat will end the journey of one of the two teams.

Contrasting but consistent form

Argentina is showing incredibly impressive form, having won all four of their last matches. This consecutive winning streak is clear evidence of the team's consistency and resilience as they enter the crucial stage of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Egypt is equally solid. The North African team has gone through their last four matches with a draw, win, draw, win – demonstrating their ability to maintain balance and avoid defeat over an extended period. This is a crucial psychological foundation that will give Egypt confidence going into a high-pressure knockout match.

The context of a knockout match.

Unlike the group stage, this match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium has no concept of rankings or accumulated points. Both teams enter the field with only one mindset: win to advance, lose means immediate elimination. This no-holds-barred, single-match format often leads teams to play more cautiously in the early stages, before unleashing their full potential once the game is decided.

Notably, this match is being played on a neutral ground within the framework of a centralized tournament, so the home advantage factor is virtually non-existent. Both Argentina and Egypt must adapt to a neutral playing environment, making technical skill and mental fortitude the decisive factors.

Tactical analysis

With a four-match winning streak, Argentina is likely to continue its proactive style of play, controlling the game and seeking an early goal to gain a psychological advantage. The confidence from this positive run of results could help the South American team enter the match with a more relaxed mindset.

Conversely, Egypt, with an unbeaten record in their last four matches, is expected to approach the game with necessary caution, prioritizing defensive solidity before seeking counter-attacking opportunities. The balance in their recent results suggests they are a difficult team to beat, capable of causing an upset if they maintain discipline in their team organization.

The clash between a resurgent Argentina and a resilient Egypt promises to be a captivating contest, where psychological factors and the ability to capitalize on opportunities in crucial moments will be key to securing a place in the next round.

Argentina's recent form

  • July 4, 2026: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (Win)
  • June 28, 2026: Jordan 1-3 Argentina (Winner)
  • June 23, 2026: Argentina 2-0 Austria (Winner)
  • June 17, 2026: Argentina 3-0 Algeria (Winner)
  • June 10, 2026: Argentina 3-0 Iceland (Winner)

Egypt's recent form

  • 04/07/2026: Australia 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
  • June 27, 2026: Egypt 1-1 Iran (Draw)
  • June 22, 2026: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Winner)
  • June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
  • 07/06/2026: Brazil 2-1 Egypt (Loss)

Rankings

TeamLocationPointform
Egypt25WDWD

Team form and statistics

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Form in the last 5 matches:WWW

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 4
  • Wins: 4
  • Draw: 0
  • Losses: 0

Goal:

  • Scored: 11 goals (Average: 2.8 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 0.8 goals/match)

Egypt

Form in the last 5 matches:DWDW

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 4
  • Wins: 2
  • Draw: 2
  • Losses: 0

Goal:

  • Scored: 7 goals (Average: 1.8 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 4 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Force situation

Female:No injury information available.

Egypt

  • Mohamed Abdelmonem: Ankle Problems (Missing Fixture)
  • Ahmed Abou El Fotouh: Hamstring Muscle Injury (Missing Fixture)

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Hero

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

  • Argentina wins: 45%
  • Draw: 45%
  • Egypt wins: 10%

Predicted number of goals:

  • Argentina: -3.5 goals
  • Egypt: -2.5 goals

Advice:Double chance : Argentina or draw

*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).

Thanh Vinh