Argentina vs Egypt Predictions, Picks & Odds – 07/07/2026

World Cup · Round of 16

07 Jul 2026 Atlanta Stadium Louis Hecq

Argentina vs Egypt – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	1.40	4.50	9.00	View odds
William Hill	1.88	2.31	7.75	View Odds
Smarkets	1.40	5.00	10.00	View Odds
Matchbook	1.40	5.00	10.50	View Odds
Coral	1.91	2.30	7.00	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Argentina to win

1.40 on Betfred

· Confidence High

Odds recorded on 05 Jul 2026 at 23:01 · Odds are subject to change

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Argentina arrive at the Round of 16 in imperious form, having won all five of their World Cup matches to finish top of their group. The defending champions were given a genuine fright by Cape Verde in the last round, needing extra time before prevailing 3-2. Lionel Messi, now 39, scored again to take his tally to seven goals this tournament, becoming the first player to net in eight consecutive World Cup fixtures.

Egypt are the tournament's feel-good story, reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Hossam Hassan's side edged past Australia on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw, showing remarkable composure under pressure. Their form across the group stage was inconsistent, collecting two draws, a win, and a defeat, yet Mohamed Salah has been outstanding in a central role, ranking joint-top for chances created with sixteen. Six goals in four matches already surpasses their combined total from three previous World Cup appearances.

	Betfred	William Hill	Smarkets
Argentina to win	1.40	1.88	1.40
BTTS Yes	2.38	2.35	·

Argentina's home win at 1.40 represents the standout selection here. The defending champions have been ruthless throughout the tournament, winning every match and averaging close to three goals per fixture. Egypt, by contrast, managed just one victory in their last five outings and needed penalties to squeeze past Australia. That gulf in quality and consistency makes the straight home win the most logical pick.

Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.96 also carries strong appeal. Argentina's attacking output has been extraordinary, with Lionel Messi netting seven times already, including a record eighth consecutive World Cup match with a goal. Egypt have shipped goals regularly and scored six across four matches themselves, suggesting this fixture will not be a cagey affair.

The both teams to score market at 2.38 deserves consideration as well. Egypt are no pushovers going forward; Mohamed Salah, deployed centrally, is joint-top for chances created in the competition with sixteen. Argentina's Round of 32 scare, conceding twice to Cape Verde in extra time, highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that Egypt's talisman could exploit, even if the overall result favours the South Americans.