Argentina and Egypt are set to face each other in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

According to GoogleNewsNL, the match is expected to feature two prominent forwards: Argentine international Lionel Messi and Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah, both representing their respective national sides in the knockout stage of the tournament.

The fixture forms part of the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The winning nation will advance to the quarter-final stage of the competition.

Further details regarding the precise date, kick-off time, and venue could not be verified on the basis of the available source material.