Argentina v Egypt: World Cup Last 16

Argentina and Egypt clash in the World Cup 2026 last 16 with a star-studded showdown between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah. The match kicks off at 12pm EDT/5pm BST, 2am AEST, and promises to be a thrilling encounter as the South American favorites face the African side. palladian.co.za

While Messi's Argentina is expected to have the upper hand, Egypt's recent performance against Cape Verde shows that nothing is guaranteed in knockout football. The winner will likely face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals.