Argentina vs Egypt - Full list of substitutes for FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match

Both nations set for first-ever World Cup meeting!

The Argentina national football team are gearing up for a highly sought-after knockout clash as they take on Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, considered the clash between two top oppositions, at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.

Argentina are currently underway with hopes to defend their World Cup title, a feat that only two nations have managed in the tournament’s long history. The side had a dominant group stage outing, advancing as group leaders.

They then faced a tough challenge in the Round of 32, as they defeated tournament debutants Cape Verde in extra time, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory. Led by manager Lionel Scaloni, the side relies heavily on maintaining possession and utilising its elite technical talents to break down the opposition’s defence.

The nation’s most crucial player will undoubtedly be their legendary captain, Lionel Messi, with the iconic 39-year-old forward, who has already scored an incredible seven goals, in contention for the competition’s Golden Boot.

Egypt are currently underway with an exceptional campaign, establishing their status as one of the tournament’s dark horses. The record African champions had a good group stage campaign, finishing second while being unbeaten.

Egypt then faced Australia in the Round of 32, securing a 4-2 win in penalties after managing a 1-1 draw in extra time. Under manager Hossam Hassan, the nation plays a highly disciplined, structurally compact style that aims to block space and hit clinically on counterattacks.

The team will rely on their iconic winger, Mohamed Salah to create opportunities up front, with Egypt targeting their first-ever World Cup quarter-final appearance after securing the nation’s first knockout victory in the Round of 32.

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Argentina Substitutes

Juan Musso (gk), Geronimo Rulli (gk), Thiago Almada, Valentin Barco, Nicolas Gonzalez, Giovani Lo Celso, Jose Lopez, Lautaro Martinez, Facundo Medina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Exequiel Palacios, Nico Paz, Marco Senesi, Guiliano Simeone.

Egypt Substitutes

Mohamed El Shenawy (gk), Mohamed Alaa (GK), El Mahdi Soliman (gk), Tarek Alaa, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ibrahim Adel, Nabil Dunga, Hamdi Fathy, Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Saber, Trezeguet, Zizo.

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