Egypt’s Next Match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Egypt’s next match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is against Argentina in the Round of 16 , on Monday, July 7, 2026 , at 12:00 p.m. ET (afternoon in the US), at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

How Egypt Reached This Point

  • Egypt qualified from Group G, finishing second in their group.
  • They then played Australia in the Round of 32 (sometimes called the “last 32” in 2026’s expanded format) on July 3, 2026 , in Dallas.
  • The match ended 1–1 after extra time, and Egypt won 4–2 on penalties , progressing to the Round of 16 for the first time in their World Cup history.

Egypt’s Next Match: Details

Here is the key information for Egypt’s upcoming game:

Competition 2026 FIFA World Cup – Round of 16
Opponent Argentina
Date Monday, July 7, 2026
Kick-off time (local) 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
This is the furthest Egypt has ever advanced in a World Cup, and beating Argentina would put them in the quarter-finals.

What Happens If Egypt Progresses?

If Egypt defeats Argentina:

  • They would move into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
  • The exact quarter-final opponent and venue depend on the broader bracket and other results, but it would be one of the designated quarter-final stadiums in the US, Mexico, or Canada.

Why This Is a Big Story

  • Egypt’s Round of 16 appearance is a historic milestone for the club and national football community in Africa and the Arab world.
  • Facing Argentina, one of the tournament’s biggest names and a past World Cup winner, adds extra drama and global attention to the match.

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