Argentina v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live

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Key context: <p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 12pm EDT/5pm BST, 2am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-complete-player-guide">Player guide</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/bracketology-predict-a-path-to-world-cup-victory">Bracketology</a>| <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/golden-boot-world-cup-2026-top-goalscorers-winner">Golden Boot</a> | <a href="mailto:scott.murray.casual@theguardian.com">Email Scott</a></p><p><strong>You wait all day for one Ed Aarons post … then two come along at once!</strong> Just as I was trailing his preview piece, Ed gets in touch with this communiqué from Georgia.</p><p>The atmosphere is building at the Atlanta Stadium, where temperatures are already in the 30s. Thankfully it’s fully air-conditioned inside. As you might expect, there are thousands of Argentina fans here to see if the reigning champions can book their place in the quarterfinals but not all have managed to get tickets. One has even cycled all the way from Buenos Aires to be here so let’s hope he gets lucky. There’s also plenty of Pharaohs fans wearing Mohamed Salah shirts. Can the Egyptian King inspire them to a famous victory?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/07/argentina-v-egypt-world-cup-2026-last-16-live">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.