Argentina vs Egypt streaming on mobile, how to watch the match today?
The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivers a dream matchup: Lionel Messi vs. Mohamed Salah. The defending champions Argentina take on a history-making Egypt side that just reached its first World Cup knockout stage win ever. The best part? You don't need to spend a dime to watch this one. Here's every free and legal way to stream Argentina vs. Egypt, no matter where you are.
Match Details
Match: Argentina vs. Egypt – Round of 16, FIFA World Cup 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM UK / 2:00 AM AEST (Wednesday, July 8)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia
What's at stake: The winner faces Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, in Kansas City
How to Watch Argentina vs. Egypt for Free in the USA
American soccer fans have several legit free options for this one:
Tubi (100% free streaming): FOX's free streaming platform is carrying World Cup 2026 matches at no cost — no subscription, no credit card, just ads. Download the Tubi app on your phone, smart TV, Roku, or Fire Stick, create a free account with your email, and you're in. This is hands down the easiest way to stream the match free in the US.
FOX (free with an antenna): The match airs live on FOX, which is free over-the-air television. If you have a digital antenna, you can watch in full HD without paying for cable. FS1 also carries coverage for cable subscribers.
Telemundo (free Spanish-language broadcast): Prefer the passion of Spanish commentary? Telemundo is broadcasting the match free over-the-air, with Universo available on cable. Peacock carries the Spanish-language stream for subscribers.
Other US options: FOX One, fuboTV (free trial available), and SiriusXM FC for radio coverage.
How to Watch for Free in the UK
British viewers have it easy this World Cup — every single one of the 104 matches is on free-to-air TV, split between ITV and the BBC.
ITV1 and ITVX: Argentina vs. Egypt airs live on ITV1 (STV in Scotland) at 5:00 PM BST. To stream it free, use ITVX (or STV Player), available on desktop, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. All you need is a free account. Match highlights will also be posted on ITVX and ITV's YouTube channel after the final whistle.
How to Watch in Canada
TSN and TSN+: Canadian rights belong to TSN. You can watch on TSN's TV channels with a cable package or stream via TSN+. Unfortunately, there's no free option in Canada, but TSN+ is one of the more affordable standalone streaming subscriptions if you only need it for the tournament.
How to Watch for Free in Australia
SBS and SBS On Demand: Australian fans can watch the match completely free on SBS, with kickoff at 2:00 AM AEST on Wednesday, July 8. If you'd rather stream it, SBS On Demand is free with a quick email signup and works on smart TVs, mobile devices, and browsers. Set that alarm — Messi vs. Salah is worth the late night.
How to Watch in the Middle East
beIN Sports: Fans across the Middle East and North Africa can catch the match on beIN Sports, the region's World Cup broadcaster, with Arabic commentary. Egyptian fans will be out in force for this one — it's the biggest match in the country's football history.
A word of caution: Skip the sketchy "free streaming" sites floating around social media. They're loaded with pop-ups and malware, the streams constantly buffer, and they usually crash right when something big happens. With genuinely free options like Tubi, ITVX, and SBS On Demand available, there's zero reason to risk it.
Match Preview: Messi vs. Salah — A Clash for the Ages
This is only the second-ever meeting between these two nations, and the first at a World Cup. Argentina arrive as defending champions, but they were pushed to the absolute limit by tournament debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32, needing extra time to survive 3-2. Messi has been the difference-maker all tournament — his seven goals have him tied with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race. Lionel Scaloni is expected to line up with Emiliano Martínez in goal, a midfield of De Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Mac Allister, and Messi partnering Julián Álvarez up top.
Egypt, meanwhile, are living a fairy tale. The Pharaohs hadn't reached the World Cup knockout rounds since 1934, and they made history by beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. A win here would make them just the fifth African nation ever to reach a World Cup quarterfinal, following Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, and Morocco. Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush lead the attack, backed by a disciplined defensive structure that frustrated Belgium in the group stage.
The numbers favor the Albiceleste: Opta's supercomputer gives Argentina a 69.1% chance of winning in regulation, with Egypt at just 12.3%. But knockout football has a way of ignoring the odds — and Salah has made a career out of proving doubters wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What time is Argentina vs. Egypt today?
Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT in the US, 5:00 PM in the UK, and 2:00 AM AEST (July 8) in Australia.
How can I watch Argentina vs. Egypt for free in the USA?
Stream it free on Tubi with a free account, or watch FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish) over-the-air with a digital antenna.
Is Argentina vs. Egypt on free TV in the UK?
Yes. The match airs on ITV1 and streams free on ITVX. Every World Cup 2026 match is free-to-air in the UK on ITV or the BBC.
What channel is the match on in Canada and Australia?
TSN and TSN+ in Canada (subscription required); SBS and SBS On Demand in Australia (free).
Who does the winner play next?
The winner advances to face Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, in Kansas City.
Grab your snacks and settle in — Messi vs. Salah in a World Cup knockout match is the kind of game fans will be talking about for decades.
