Argentina and Egypt are set to face each other in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to GoogleNewsEN, the match follows the conclusion of the group stage and represents the first knockout round of the tournament.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the BBC is providing live coverage of the fixture, including team news and pre-match build-up. Further details regarding the precise date, kick-off time, and venue could not be independently verified based on the available source material at the time of publication.

Argentina, the reigning world champions, secured their place in the round of 16 following the group stage. Egypt similarly advanced to this stage of the competition. Complete information regarding the composition of both squads was not fully available in the source material at the time of writing.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition marks the first time 48 nations have participated in the tournament, resulting in an expanded knockout format compared to previous editions.