List of referees & officials for Argentina vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match

Argentina and Egypt set for first-ever World Cup meeting!

The Round of 16 has reached its conclusion, with some of the biggest contenders crashing out while some defied the odds to secure their spot in the next round. In a highly anticipated clash, the Argentina national football team are set to face Egypt in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.

Argentina, who entered the competition as reigning champions, aimed to win their second consecutive title, to become only the third to achieve the feat. A heavyweight squad led by manager Lionel Scaloni, Argentina dominated their group stage campaign, advancing as group leaders, while only conceding one goal.

However, the knockout stages brought unexpected drama, as Argentina were pushed to their absolute limit, securing a narrow 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde in extra time during the Round of 32.

Egypt, African football’s most successful nation, are aiming for a historic, deep run, inspiring the future generation of footballers in the nation. The Pharaohs managed to navigate through a difficult group, earning a knockout spot after finishing second, while also being unbeaten.

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The side continued to display their high resilience in the Round of 32, when they managed an incredible win on penalties against Australia after a 1-1 draw in extra time, to confirm their place in the Round of 16.

Both nations are set to meet for the very first time in FIFA World Cup history. Their only prior senior competitive encounter was 18 years ago in a 2008 international friendly, with Argentina securing a 2-0 victory.

List of Referees for the Argentina vs Egypt 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match

• Head Referee: François Letexier (France)
• Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier (France)
• Assistant Referee 2: Mehdi Rahmouni (France)
• Fourth Official: Espen Eskås (Norway)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Isaak Bashevkin (Norway)

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