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Messi's Argentina Faces Upset-Hunting Egypt in World Cup
7 Jul
Summary
- Argentina is a significant favorite against Egypt in the Round of 16.
- Egypt advanced to this stage via penalty kicks against Australia.
- Lionel Messi is a focus for prop bets, including shots on goal.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, enters the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 as a strong favorite against Egypt. The defending champions, who have a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament, advanced past Cape Verde after a late own goal secured their victory.
Egypt, making their first Round of 16 appearance since 1934, reached this stage by defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. Despite being underdogs, Egypt has shown resilience with two wins and two draws thus far.
Betting odds reflect Argentina's dominance, with them heavily favored to win. Key prop bets focus on Lionel Messi's performance, particularly his shots on goal, given his consistent scoring record throughout the tournament.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at 12:00 p.m. EST in Atlanta. Argentina boasts a perfect international record over their last 10 matches, while Egypt has had mixed results but is determined to make history.
