Argentina Face Egypt in July 7 World Cup Last-16 Match as Free Streams Span 6 Countries
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Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 7
Argentina Face Egypt in July 7 World Cup Last-16 Match as Free Streams Span 6 Countries
3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 7
Summary
Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on July 7, with Argentina meeting Egypt in a World Cup Round of 16 match for a quarterfinal place.
FOX and FS1 carry the game in the US in English, while Telemundo and Peacock offer Spanish coverage; FOX is free over the air, but most US streaming options are paid.
6 countries offer free live streams, including ITVX in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, RTÉ Player in Ireland and CazéTV on YouTube in Brazil.
Argentina arrive after winning Group J and surviving Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, while Egypt reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties.
Lionel Messi enters with 7 goals and an eight-match World Cup scoring streak, and the winner will face Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals.
Can Egypt's historic knockout stage run extend by toppling the defending champions, or is Messi's quest for a 'bicampeonato' simply unstoppable?
Is Messi's record-breaking form enough to carry Argentina, or will Salah's inspired Egypt expose the world champions' over-reliance on their aging captain?
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Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 featured a dramatic clash between reigning champions Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. This was only the third meeting between the two nations, with Argentina having won both previous encounters. Argentina, aiming for a record fourth World Cup title, entered the match as favorites, while Egypt sought to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. The stakes were high for both teams, with Argentina’s strong legacy and Egypt’s ambition setting the stage for an intense and memorable contest.