Argentina vs Egypt — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Argentina 3 - 2 Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 16). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-4-2 vs 4-4-2), key players including Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Road to the Round of 16
- Argentina enters the Round of 16 after a 1 - 0 (AET) loss to Spain in the Final.
- Egypt enters the Round of 16 after a 1 - 1 loss to Australia in the Round of 32.
Argentina vs Egypt Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Argentina vs Egypt Prediction
Argentina start as clear favourites and will be expected to take control against Egypt. Argentina's biggest threat runs through Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi, while Egypt will pin their hopes on Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. It is the round of 16 — win or go home. The match is staged at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Argentina line up in a 4-3-3, Egypt in a 4-4-2. Argentina will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Egypt are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush on the counter. Whether Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Argentina: Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Nico González — 4-3-3 formation
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Emam Ashour — 4-4-2 formation
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