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Lionel Messi during Argentina's closely contested Round of 32 win over Cape Verde. Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
After surviving Cape Verde in its first real test of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina will face Egypt in the Round of 16. Egypt knocked Australia out of the competition in a nerve-racking penalty shootout, winning its first-ever knockout-stage game at the World Cup.
Argentina and Egypt have never met in a World Cup game — the teams last met in a 2008 friendly in Cairo, which Argentina won 2-0. The winner will face either Colombia or Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
At a Glance: How to Watch Argentina vs. Egypt
- Channel: Fox, Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
- Date, Time: July 7, 12 p.m. ET
Lionel Messi has so far been neck-and-neck with France’s Kylian Mbappé and Norway’s Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race, or the contest for most goals scored, with England’s Harry Kane close behind. Mohamed Salah has powered Egypt’s run thus far, including notching a pivotal goal during penalty kicks that sent Australia home.
Argentina and Egypt will face off in Atlanta at 12 p.m. ET, with the match airing in the U.S. on Fox in English. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo, which can be streamed on Peacock.
How to Watch the Argentina vs. Egypt World Cup Game
Fox and Telemundo are available on various live-TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Fox is available with a Fox One subscription, which comes with a three-day free trial, while all matches can be streamed in Spanish with a Peacock subscription.
DirecTV
get free trial➤ $44.99/month (best plan) ➤ Five-day free trial ➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries Fox and Telemundo across various packages, and it comes with a five-day free trial to stream the Argentina vs. Egypt game. The MySports Genre pack includes Fox, plus channels like ESPN, FS1, and others.
Fubo
get free trial➤ $54.99/month (First month) ➤ Free trial ➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo’s Sports + News plan starts at $54.99/month for the first month and includes Fox. The streaming service comes with a five-day free trial. If you want to watch Telemundo, it’s included with the Core plan.
Hulu + Live TV
get free trial➤ $89.99/month ➤ Three-day free trial ➤ 100+ channels
Hulu + Live TV comes with a three-day free trial and includes ESPN, Disney+, and Hulu, as well as channels like Fox and Telemundo. You also get unlimited DVR if you can’t catch the Argentina vs. Egypt game live.
Argentina vs. Egypt Date, Start Time
The Argentina vs. Egypt match starts at 12 p.m. ET and takes place in Atlanta. Argentina is heavily favored heading into the match.
