​The Sporting News has the latest on where to watch the Argentina vs. Egypt World Cup Round of 16 showdown, including live stream options, TV channels, and start times. Argentina will attempt to defend its title as they face Egypt in the knockout stage. In a dramatic Round of 32 match, Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez found the back of the net in a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, with an own goal in the 111th minute proving decisive. Egypt earned their spot by edging Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw. A win for Argentina would move them three victories away from becoming the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, while a victory for Egypt would mark the deepest run in their World Cup history.
Argentina has been unbeaten in eight World Cup matches against African nations, including two wins already in this tournament. No team has ever defeated three African opponents in a single edition. The two nations have met just once before, a 2008 friendly which Argentina won 2-0; Messi did not play that match due to injury. In addition to Messi, keep an eye on Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, and Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Argentina vs. Egypt World Cup match, including TV and streaming details, start times, and more: TV channel: FOX; Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website. The Argentina vs. Egypt broadcast in the United States will be on FOX, with streaming options on the network’s platforms. The best way to watch is through fubo, which offers a free trial for new customers. Fubo provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 top channels of live TV and sports without traditional cable (plans and taxes may apply).
Argentina vs. Egypt kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, at 12:00 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here’s the kickoff time in other U.S. time zones (all times Eastern): Tuesday, July 7 – 12:00 p.m. ET; Eastern Time 12:00 p.m., Central Time 11:00 a.m., Mountain Time 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time 9:00 a.m.
The schedule and fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are also on the horizon, with the tournament set to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. This edition will be hosted across three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—marking the first time the men’s World Cup has been hosted by three nations. The event will unfold in 16 North American host cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and more across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, culminating in a global spectacle across a broad regional footprint.
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