India, July 7 -- Argentina continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 title defence with a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter against Egypt at the Atlanta Stadium on July 7. Having topped their group and survived a dramatic knockout against DR Congo, the South American giants will be determined to keep their championship ambitions alive. Despite being pushed to the limit in the previous round, Argentina showcased their resilience by finding a way through in extra time, underlining the experience that has made them one of the tournament favourites.

Egypt, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the competition. The African side booked their place in the last 16 after edging past Australia in a tense penalty shootout following a ...