Argentina vs Egypt Prediction: World Cup Knockout Clash

World Cup Round of 16: Argentina vs Egypt

The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 kicks off with a fascinating encounter between Argentina and Egypt at 16:00 UTC on Tuesday, July 7. Lionel Scaloni’s side enter as heavy favourites, but Hossam Hassan’s Egypt have proven stubborn opponents in the tournament so far.

Form Guide

Argentina boast impeccable recent form with four consecutive wins (WWWW), averaging 2.8 goals scored and conceding just 0.8 per game. Their attacking fluency has been particularly impressive, with multiple goal threats emerging beyond Lionel Messi.

Egypt arrive with an unbeaten but less convincing record (DWDD), scoring 1.5 goals per match while conceding 1.0. Their defensive organisation has been commendable, though they’ve struggled to convert draws into wins against top-tier opposition.

Team News & Injuries

Egypt face significant defensive absentees with Ahmed Abou El Fotouh (hamstring) and Mohamed Abdelmonem (ankle) both ruled out. Their absence could force a reshuffle against Argentina’s potent attack.

Argentina report a clean bill of health, with Scaloni likely to field his strongest XI. The continuity in selection has been key to their impressive run of form.

The Odds

10Bet’s prices reflect Argentina’s dominance: 1.38 for the win, 4.40 for the draw, and 8.50 for an Egyptian upset. The goals market leans slightly towards under 2.5 (1.83) over 2.5 (1.95), suggesting expectations of a tight contest despite Argentina’s attacking prowess.

Our Prediction

With a 62.8% comparative team strength advantage and Egypt missing key defenders, Argentina should control this tie. However, Egypt’s low-scoring resilience (45% draw probability) may keep it competitive. Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Egypt, with late goals breaking Egyptian resistance.

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