FIFA World Cup: Messi, Argentina coming to Atlanta to face Egypt

By WSBTV.com News Staff

July 03, 2026 at 8:48 pm EDT

Argentina v Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (Michael Steele/Getty Images)

By WSBTV.com News Staff

July 03, 2026 at 8:48 pm EDT

The next FIFA World Cup game is July 7, noon, at Atlanta Stadium.

And after an overtime battle against Cabo Verde, Argentina will be playing Egypt as part of the Round of 16.

Argentina defeated underdog Cabo Verde 3-2.

Egypt prevailed against Australia earlier today.

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