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Argentina v Egypt Player Props & Betting Odds – 2026 World Cup
Argentina face Egypt in a tantalising 2026 World Cup clash on Tuesday, 7 July (kick-off 16:00 UTC), and the player-betting markets are buzzing with opportunity. With Lionel Messi leading a star-studded Argentine attack, the goalscorer markets offer a wealth of angles for punters looking beyond the match result. Whether you fancy backing a multiple-goal haul or an outright first-touch finish, the props on offer are well worth examining before kick-off.
Player Betting Markets
Anytime Goalscorer
| Player | Odds (Decimal) | Fractional |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 1.67 | 4/6 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 2.1 | 11/10 |
| Julian Alvarez | 2.1 | 11/10 |
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 2.3 | 13/10 |
| Nico Paz | 2.7 | 17/10 |
| Thiago Almada | 3.6 | 13/5 |
| Nico Gonzalez | 3.75 | 11/4 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 4 | 3/1 |
| Giuliano Simeone | 4 | 3/1 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 4.2 | 16/5 |
| Exequiel Palacios | 5 | 4/1 |
| Leandro Paredes | 5 | 4/1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 5 | 4/1 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 5.5 | 9/2 |
| Omar Marmoush | 5.5 | 9/2 |
| Valentin Barco | 6 | 5/1 |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 6.5 | 11/2 |
| Rodrigo De Paul | 6.5 | 11/2 |
| Mostafa Zico | 6.5 | 11/2 |
| Trezeguet | 7 | 6/1 |
| Hamza Abdelkarim | 7.5 | 13/2 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 8 | 7/1 |
| Zizo | 8 | 7/1 |
| Cristian Romero | 8.5 | 15/2 |
| Haissem Hassan | 8.5 | 15/2 |
| Ibrahim Adel | 8.5 | 15/2 |
| Nahuel Molina | 9.5 | 17/2 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 10 | 9/1 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 10 | 9/1 |
| Emam Ashour | 10 | 9/1 |
To Score 2 Goals or more
| Player | Odds (Decimal) | Fractional |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 4.33 | 10/3 |
| Julian Alvarez | 6.5 | 11/2 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 6.5 | 11/2 |
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 7.5 | 13/2 |
| Nico Paz | 10 | 9/1 |
| Thiago Almada | 17 | 16/1 |
| Nico Gonzalez | 20 | 19/1 |
| Giuliano Simeone | 21 | 20/1 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 21 | 20/1 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 26 | 25/1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 31 | 30/1 |
| Leandro Paredes | 34 | 33/1 |
| Exequiel Palacios | 36 | 35/1 |
| Omar Marmoush | 41 | 40/1 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 41 | 40/1 |
| Valentin Barco | 51 | 50/1 |
| Mostafa Zico | 71 | 70/1 |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 71 | 70/1 |
| Rodrigo De Paul | 71 | 70/1 |
| Trezeguet | 76 | 75/1 |
| Zizo | 91 | 90/1 |
| Hamza Abdelkarim | 91 | 90/1 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 101 | 100/1 |
| Cristian Romero | 101 | 100/1 |
| Ibrahim Adel | 126 | 125/1 |
| Haissem Hassan | 126 | 125/1 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 151 | 150/1 |
| Nahuel Molina | 151 | 150/1 |
| Emam Ashour | 176 | 175/1 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 201 | 200/1 |
To Score a Hat-trick?
| Player | Odds (Decimal) | Fractional |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 14 | 13/1 |
| Julian Alvarez | 31 | 30/1 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 31 | 30/1 |
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 36 | 35/1 |
| Nico Paz | 67 | 66/1 |
| Thiago Almada | 151 | 150/1 |
| Nico Gonzalez | 201 | 200/1 |
| Giuliano Simeone | 226 | 225/1 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 226 | 225/1 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 301 | 300/1 |
| Ramy Rabia | 501 | 500/1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 501 | 500/1 |
| Rodrigo De Paul | 501 | 500/1 |
| Tarek Alaa | 501 | 500/1 |
| Facundo Medina | 501 | 500/1 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 501 | 500/1 |
| Nahuel Molina | 501 | 500/1 |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 501 | 500/1 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 501 | 500/1 |
| Ibrahim Adel | 501 | 500/1 |
| Hossam Abdelmaguid | 501 | 500/1 |
| Karim Hafez | 501 | 500/1 |
| Trezeguet | 501 | 500/1 |
| Mohanad Lasheen | 501 | 500/1 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 501 | 500/1 |
| Mostafa Zico | 501 | 500/1 |
| Marwan Attia | 501 | 500/1 |
| Omar Marmoush | 501 | 500/1 |
| Exequiel Palacios | 501 | 500/1 |
| Ahmed Fatouh | 501 | 500/1 |
Head-to-Head & Form
Argentina enter this 2026 World Cup fixture as overwhelming favourites, with the market pricing them as short as 1.33 to claim a routine victory. The South American champions boast one of the tournament’s most lethal attacks and arrive with confidence, having been priced at just 1.1 to progress from this stage of the competition. Egypt, meanwhile, are massive outsiders at 10.0 to cause an upset — a reflection of the considerable gulf in class between the two sides heading into this contest.
The correct score market suggests a tight Argentine victory is most likely, with a 1-0 scoreline available at 5.5 — indicating that while Argentina are expected to win, clean sheets and controlled performances remain a realistic scenario. Egypt will look to their most experienced attacking players to fashion any meaningful chances, though the Argentine defensive unit is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the tournament.
With over 90 markets available for this fixture, punters have a vast range of options to explore beyond the straightforward match result, making the player-props landscape particularly attractive for those seeking value ahead of Tuesday’s kick-off.
Player Betting Angles
- Messi is the standout anytime scorer — priced at just 1.67 (4/6), the market implies he is more likely to score than not. His 4.33 (10/3) odds for two or more goals and 14 (13/1) for a hat-trick underline just how dominant a threat the market believes he poses against Egypt’s defence.
- Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez share identical odds at 2.1 (11/10) for an anytime goal and 6.5 (11/2) for a brace, making it difficult to separate the two strikers — both represent short-priced options for those seeking a goalscorer play beyond Messi.
- Jose Manuel Lopez is worth monitoring — priced at 2.3 (13/10) for an anytime goal and 7.5 (13/2) for two or more, he sits just behind the front three in the market’s estimation, suggesting the bookmakers see him as a genuine attacking threat in this fixture.
- Mohamed Salah is Egypt’s best-priced goalscoring option at 5.0 (4/1) anytime, with Omar Marmoush at 5.5 (9/2) close behind — both reflect the steep challenge facing Egypt’s attack against Argentina’s defensive quality, but offer enhanced returns for those backing the underdogs to threaten.
- The hat-trick market is heavily skewed towards Messi at 14 (13/1), a significant pricing gap over the next-shortest options of Alvarez and Martinez at 31 (30/1), reinforcing the view that only the Argentine captain is realistically expected to dominate proceedings to that degree.
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FAQ
Where can I find the best odds for Argentina v Egypt?
Numerous bookmakers are pricing up this 2026 World Cup clash, with well over 90 different markets available across major betting platforms. It is always worth shopping around to compare the odds and ensure you are getting the best available price before placing any wager.
What are the most popular betting markets for Argentina v Egypt?
There are plenty of markets to choose from for this fixture, which kicks off on Tuesday, 7 July at 16:00 UTC. Popular options include Match Odds, To Qualify, Match Odds 90 Minutes, Correct Score, and Player First Goalscorer — catering to a wide range of betting styles and preferences.
How much could I potentially win from a bet on Argentina v Egypt?
It depends on the market and outcome you select. For example, based on current odds, a £10 stake on Argentina to win at 1.33 would return £13.30. If you fancy Egypt to cause an upset at 10.0, a £10 bet would return £100. In the player markets, a £10 stake on Messi for the first goalscorer market at 3.2 would return £32. Correct score punters backing a 1-0 at 5.5 would see £10 become £55. Always remember that returns are never guaranteed — please bet responsibly.