Argentina Faces Egypt in World Cup Round of 16; Match Timing Detailed

Argentina's national football team faces Egypt in a crucial Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, held in Atlanta. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. Argentine time, with its conclusion dependent on the flow of play. If a winner emerges after regulation 90 minutes plus a 15-minute interval, the match is projected to end around 3 p.m.

Should the game end in a draw, it will proceed to a 30-minute extra time period with a short break in between. In this scenario, the match would extend past 3:30 p.m. If the score remains tied after extra time, a penalty shootout will determine the victor, with fans likely knowing the outcome around 4 p.m.

Live television coverage will be provided by DSports, Telefé, TyC Sports, and the TV Pública, with online streaming available on DGO, Mi Telefé, Flow, and Telecentro Play, as well as Paramount+ and Disney+ Premium. Minute-by-minute updates will also be available on canchallena.com.

Argentina enters the match as the favorite, according to betting odds, having won all their previous games in the tournament. They dominated Group J with victories over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. In the Round of 32, they narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, has also been undefeated, securing second place in Group G with a record of one win and two draws. They advanced by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in their Round of 32 match.