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Argentina vs Egypt: Predicted Lineups – 07/07/2026
Argentina and Egypt meet at Atlanta Stadium on 07/07/2026 (16:00 UTC) in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026. The two sides have secured their places in the knockout rounds and now face each other in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Lionel Messi will be a figure of enormous interest — his record-breaking contributions in World Cup knockout football make him the principal danger man for Lionel Scaloni’s side. For Egypt, Mohamed Salah will be the focal point of Hossam Hassan’s attacking ambitions as they look to cause an upset on the global stage.
Argentina Predicted Lineup
Lionel Scaloni has no players reported as doubtful ahead of this fixture; however, Facundo Medina appears among those listed as unavailable for the match, which may influence the defensive shape Argentina are able to field.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 23 | Emiliano Martínez |
| 26 | Nahuel Molina |
| 13 | Cristian Romero |
| 6 | Lisandro Martínez |
| 25 | Facundo Medina |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 20 | Alexis Mac Allister |
| 24 | Enzo Fernández |
| 16 | Thiago Almada |
| 10 | Lionel Messi |
| 22 | Lautaro Martínez |
- Will not play: Facundo Medina, Karim Hafez, Ahmed Fatouh, Mohamed Abdelmonem
- Questionable: None reported.
Egypt Predicted Lineup
Hossam Hassan has a clean bill of health to report ahead of this Round of 16 tie, with no players listed as ruled out or doubtful, allowing him to select from a full complement of available options.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 11 | Mostafa Ziko |
| 22 | Omar Marmoush |
| 10 | Mohamed Salah |
| 8 | Emam Ashour |
| 19 | Marwan Ateya |
| 14 | Hamdi Fathi |
| 15 | Karim Hafez |
| 5 | Rami Rabia |
| 2 | Yasser Ibrahim |
| 3 | Mohamed Hany |
| 23 | Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir |
- Will not play: None reported.
- Questionable: None reported.
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Key Players to Watch
Lionel Messi arrives at this fixture having scored in eight consecutive World Cup matches — a record in the tournament’s history — and carries a remarkable total of 12 goal involvements across World Cup knockout-stage appearances, the highest figure recorded since 1966. Those numbers alone underline why Egypt’s defensive unit will likely orient a significant portion of their tactical plan around limiting his influence on the game.