FIFA 2026 World Cup - Argentina vs. Egypt Tips

Match Details

Date: 8/7/26 2:00AM

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.

Current Betting Odds

Argentina: $1.35

Draw: $4.75

Egypt: $10.00

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Argentina survived an unexpected scare from World Cup inspirational nation, Cape Verde. Every time Messi’s men thought they had done enough, Cabo equalised. It took a goal in extra time to separate the result, and both teams would have felt like they had won.

We all know how Egypt got here, a penalty shootout where they hit and Australia missed was the difference in the end. From Egypt’s perspective, they would have been happy to score first but frustrated not to be able to break down Australia again, winning the hard way. Argentina are a step up in class and Egypt have their hands full.

Best Bet

Argentina

Win

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$1.35

The firm favourite and with the form they are currently in, how can you say no?

That’s eleven on the trot for Argentina now, including games dating back to October last year. They have managed to keep a clean sheet in eight of those matches and scored multiple goals in ten of those matches.

It’s been a whole lot of Lionel Messi this World Cup with anyone who questioned the 39 years old ability at this age left with egg on their face. Seven goals and tied for the Golden Boot with the who’s who of football. What else has the little master got in store for us against the Pharaohs?

Same Game Multi Bet

Half time draw/ Messi Anytime goalscorer/ Omar Marmoush 1+ Shot on target

SGM

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$9.75

We have seen Egypt’s tactics throughout the World Cup, and I don’t expect them to change strategy now. They play a heavily defensive presence across opposition goal front and attack in bursts, using Marmoush and Salah.

Just the six goals scored for the entire tournament shows you how well they have defended to get this far. They have scored one goal in each game except the New Zealand clash where they had three, I take that with a grain of salt as the All Whites didn’t inspire me.

It wouldn’t be an Argentinian match without adding Messi as an anytime goalscorer to your multi, so far, he hasn’t let us down. These 120-minute matches won’t be doing his body any favours, but professionals know how to recover and get up again from a short turnaround, he will be fine.

Value Bet

Argentina -1.0

Handicap

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$2.10

The Cape Verde match was one for the ages, with a heavy favourite in Argentina unable to pull away from the minnows. Every time the South Americans landed a telling blow, Cabo found an answer.

When you analyse the statistics however, it was a much closer game in viewing than on paper. Argentina had ten shots on target and fifteen attempts from inside the opposition box, off of fifty-two touches in there. It was an onslaught that Cape Verde goalkeeper has become renowned for.

Without a borderline freakish goalkeeper performance and possibly the goal of the tournament, this game doesn’t stay close. Egypt will have chances, but few and far between. They could get as lucky as Cape Verde but I think Argentina will learn from their mistakes and not put the cue in the rack until the game is out of reach.

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David Gibson

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