Argentina meet Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 at New York New Jersey Stadium — a 2026 knockout tie inside the expanded 48-team tournament, with La Albiceleste carrying the pressure of defending the crown.
Storylines
- The 2026 format sends the top two from each of 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams into a new Round of 32 before this last-16 stage.
- New York New Jersey Stadium is also scheduled to host the final, so this page treats the venue as a true tournament-stage test.
- Egypt's transition threat through Salah makes Argentina's rest-defence and midfield spacing the tactical hinge.
Player to watch
Lionel Messi
Captain · #10
Three goal contributions in the group stage. Egypt will double up on him whenever he drifts inside.
Head to head
6
Played
4
Argentina
1
Draws
1
Egypt
