Argentina 0-1 Egypt LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yasser's Leaping Header Puts The Pharaohs Ahead

GOAL! Egypt take a shock lead!

In a stunning turn of events at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ibrahim has powered Egypt into a 1–0 lead against the defending champions! The Pharaohs executed a brilliant short-corner routine, culminating in a pinpoint delivery from Attia. Ibrahim rose highest, towering above Lisandro Martínez to plant a clinical header into the far corner, leaving the Argentine defense shell-shocked. It is a dream start for Egypt, and a massive mountain for La Albiceleste to climb as they now face a deficit against the underdogs.

Close call for Argentina!

Enzo Fernández has squandered a golden opportunity to break the deadlock, somehow firing wide from inside the six-yard box. It was a massive let-off for the Chelsea midfielder, though he was ultimately spared by the linesman’s flag. The play was pulled back after Rodrigo De Paul was caught starting his initial run a fraction too early, negating what would have been a catastrophic miss. A major scare for La Albiceleste, who remain deadlocked with Egypt as the intensity continues to build here in Atlanta.

The Round of 16 showdown at Atlanta Stadium is officially underway as defending champions Argentina face a historic test against Egypt. Lionel Messi leads the charge for La Albiceleste, aiming to continue his blistering form after scoring seven goals in the group stage and the Round of 32.

Mostafa Shobeir; Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Haissem Hassan; Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico

SUBS: Mohamed El Shenawy, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Trezeguet, Hamza Abdelkarim, Hamdi Fathy, El Mahdy Soliman, Nabil Emad Dunga, Ibrahim Adel, Mahmoud Saber, Omar Mar

Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez; Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez

SUBS: Juan Musso, Marcos Senesi, Gonzalo Montiel, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Geronimo Rulli, Exequiel Palacios, Nico Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolas Otamendi, Jose Manuel Lopez, Lautaro Martinez, Facundo Medina

The winner of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt will advance to the quarter-finals, where they are scheduled to play the winner of the Switzerland vs. Colombia match. This quarter-final fixture is set to take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Kansas City Stadium. The victor of that quarter-final clash will then move on to compete in the second semi-final match of the tournament.

Egypt secured a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the Round of 16 for the first time by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash in Dallas. The Pharaohs took an early lead through an Emam Ashour header in the 13th minute, though Australia forced extra time after a Mohamed Hany own goal in the 55th minute. Despite sustained pressure and golden chances for Egypt during the remainder of the match, neither side could break the deadlock. In the ensuing shootout, Egypt remained flawless, converting all four of their penalties—highlighted by a composed Panenka from captain Mohamed Salah—while Australian attempts from Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington proved costly. The victory, sealed by Hossam Abdelmaguid’s decisive spot-kick, marked Egypt’s first-ever knockout-round win on the global stage and set up a highly anticipated Round of 16 encounter against Argentina.

Lionel Messi has been in sensational form during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, further cementing his legacy as the most prolific player in the tournament's history. Leading the defending champions into the Round of 16, the 39-year-old captain has amassed 7 goals in this edition, including a crucial strike in the extra-time victory over Cabo Verde in the Round of 32. This performance extended his historic record to 20 total World Cup goals—the most by any player—and marked a remarkable feat of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup matches. Having also surpassed 30 tournament appearances, Messi remains the driving force for La Albiceleste. His ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, even while managing his physical load, continues to inspire his teammates as they pursue back-to-back titles.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Stage: Round of 16

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM EDT (9:30 PM IST on July 7)

Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Referee: François Letexier

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Argentina and Egypt face-off in the Round of 16 match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Atlanta Stadium.