World Cup
Argentina vs Egypt
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Argentina vs Egypt Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Defending champions Argentina meet Egypt in a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with the Pharaohs reaching this stage for the first time ever.
Both sides were pushed to their limits in the Round of 32, as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, while Egypt stunned Australia by winning 4-2 on penalties following a hard-fought draw.
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Prediction for Argentina vs Egypt in the 2026 World Cup
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Handicap: Argentina -0.5 / -1
Last updated on 05-07-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Argentina are the favourites to win, with 66% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Argentina vs Egypt
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Tuesday, 07/07/2026
🕐 Time: 17:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Argentina in the 2026 World Cup
Argentina come into this match with 4 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Argentina:
World Cup campaign
4 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 3 point(s) per match
11 goals scored in the World Cup (2.75 per match)
3 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.75 per match)
Argentina in 2026:
20 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Lionel Messi with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Exequiel Palacios with 3 assists
Latest results for Argentina
03/07/2026 18:00
27/06/2026 22:00
22/06/2026 13:00
16/06/2026 21:00
09/06/2026 21:00
Egypt in the 2026 World Cup
Egypt come into this clash with 4 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Egypt have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1.5 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (1.5 per match)
4 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Egypt in 2026
11 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Mohamed Salah with 9 goal(s)
Assists: Mohamed Salah with 3 assists
Latest results for Egypt
03/07/2026 14:00
26/06/2026 23:00
21/06/2026 21:00
15/06/2026 15:00
06/06/2026 18:00
Argentina vs Egypt: head-to-head history
Argentina and Egypt do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Argentina vs Egypt
Check the probable lineups below for the Argentina vs Egypt prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina: E. Martínez, Montiel, Romero, L. Martínez, Tagliafico, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernández, González, Messi, L. Martínez
Egypt: Shobeir, Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hafez, Ashour, Lasheen, Attia, Marmoush, Salah, Zico
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Argentina vs Egypt that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.9
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 54%
Cards
2.75
League: 2.77
Corners
10.5
League: 9.11
Home Team
Argentina
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.33 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.76 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 1.1 | 0.56 |
Away Team
Egypt
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.38 | 1.51 |
Corners
8 / Match
+16% Corners / Match
Egypt received +16% more corners than Argentina in the World Cup
9.25 / Match
Cape Verde
(8)
Jordan
(6)
Austria
(1)
Algeria
(2)(7)
Australia
(8)
Iran
(3)
New Zealand
(7)
Belgium
Cards
0.75 / Match
+167% Cards / Match
Egypt received +167% more cards than Argentina in the World Cup
2 / Match
Cape Verde
(1)
Jordan
(0)
Austria
(2)
Algeria
(0)(2)
Australia
(3)
Iran
(1)
New Zealand
(2)
Belgium
Goals Scored
2.75 / Match
+83%
Argentina is +83% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Cape Verde
(3)
Jordan
(3)
Austria
(2)
Algeria
(3)(1)
Australia
(1)
Iran
(3)
New Zealand
(1)
Belgium
Goals Conceded
0.75 / Match
+25%
Egypt condeded +25% more goals than Argentina
1 / Match
Cape Verde
(2)
Jordan
(1)
Austria
(0)
Algeria
(0)(1)
Australia
(1)
Iran
(1)
New Zealand
(1)
Belgium
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
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