1/8 ·
Argentina
4-1-2-1-2
Lionel Scaloni
WinnerHT: 0-1
Egypt
4-4-2
Hossam Hassan
Updated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
3–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Argentina
4-1-2-1-2 · Lionel Scaloni
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Egypt
4-4-2 · Hossam Hassan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Lionel Scaloni's team trailed at half-time, recovered from a missed penalty at 21, then found a winner at 90 to complete a comeback in front of 68239 spectators. For fans in Cape Verde, it was the kind of high-pressure night that rewarded every late run, every defensive reset, and every change in momentum.
Argentina, set up by Lionel Scaloni in a 4-1-2-1-2, had already been forced to absorb a difficult spell by then, with the missed penalty at 21 leaving them without an immediate route back. The structure of the game changed again after the break, and the scoreline tells the story: Argentina moved from chasing the match to controlling the decisive moments that followed.
The key passage came in the middle and late stages, when Egypt briefly thought they had added a second goal at 58, only for the effort to be disallowed. That warning did not slow them for long, because they did make it 2-0 at 67. Argentina still found a way through at 79 and again at 83, before sealing the turnaround at 90. In a contest decided by moments rather than long spells of dominance, the home side's response after 67 was the difference between elimination pressure and progression.
The match also carried the tension of the numbers around it. Egypt's five yellow cards at 90 added to the late strain, but the result had already been decided by Argentina's ability to keep pushing after conceding twice. In a knockout setting, that persistence carried greater weight than any single phase of control.
For Cape Verde readers, the appeal was clear: a World Cup Final Stage 1/8 tie played at Tuesday 07 July, 15:00 -01, available through RTC and Sport TV (PT feed), with a finish that stayed open until the final minute. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta provided the backdrop, but the decisive detail was Argentina's refusal to let Egypt's early lead stand. That made the final stretch feel like a true knockout match rather than a routine result.
Lionel Scaloni's side solved the game in the last third of the contest, and that late edge is the clearest implication from a night decided by pressure, response, and one winning goal at 90.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday 07 July, 15:00 -01, with a place in World Cup Final Stage 1/8 on the line. For supporters in Cape Verde, the local kickoff window gives the tie a direct early-evening feel, and the setting only adds to the sense that this will be judged by fine margins. The names carry weight, the stage is unforgiving, and the first task for both sides will be to handle the occasion at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium without giving away control early.
For Cape Verde readers, the timing matters as much as the pairing. Tuesday 07 July, 15:00 -01 is a clean slot for fans following from Cape Verde, and the official viewing path is straightforward through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed). That makes the buildup feel immediate rather than distant, especially with World Cup Final Stage 1/8 now bringing every decision into sharper focus. In a one-off game of this size, the opening spell can shape the entire afternoon, and neither side will want to spend long chasing the rhythm of the match.
Argentina/Cape Verde will arrive with the home tag in the fixture, while Australia/Egypt will come in as the away side, and that framing alone should sharpen the edge of the contest. The venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, offers a major-stage backdrop that suits a game built on details: who settles first, who manages the tempo, and who reacts better if the first wave of pressure does not land. For Cape Verde fans, this is the sort of international tie that turns a familiar football evening into a live test of nerve, patience, and concentration.
That structure also means the first clean action may carry extra weight. In a match at this level, the team that protects its own moments and avoids early disruption often gains the clearest route through. Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will provide the stage, but the contest itself will be decided by how well each side handles the pressure created by World Cup Final Stage 1/8. For fans in Cape Verde, the appeal is obvious: a decisive international fixture at a convenient time, with the outcome set to come down to discipline, detail, and the ability to make the most of the occasion.
However it unfolds, the winner will move a step deeper into World Cup Final Stage 1/8, and Cape Verde fans following through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed) should have a clear, high-stakes evening to track from the opening whistle.
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The referee is not having the complaints from Haissem Hassan who is given a yellow card for dissent
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Egypt: 36%.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Omar Marmoush
Goal kick for Egypt
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee is not having the complaints from Hossam Hassan who is given a yellow card for dissent
After a tactical foul, Marwan Ateya sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Marwan Ateya is penalised for pushing Lautaro Martinez
Nico Gonzalez is penalised for pushing Zizo
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Mohanad Lasheen is leaving the field to be replaced by Zizo in a tactical substitution.
Cristian Romero is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Otamendi in a tactical substitution.
Julian Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Facundo Medina in a tactical substitution.
The game is stopped
Yellow card for Hamdi Fathi
Hamdi Fathi is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee shows Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Julian Alvarez made the key pass for the goal!
Lautaro Martinez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Enzo Fernandez Argentina scores with a header.
The cross by Lautaro Martinez from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina start a counter attack
Julian Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cristian Romero successfully blocks the shot
Trezeguet from Egypt heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Mohamed Hany from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt start a counter attack
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Mohamed Hany
Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Egypt: 35%.
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Karim Hafez from Egypt goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lautaro Martinez
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Nico Gonzalez from Argentina trips Omar Marmoush
Goal kick for Egypt
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Argentina: 66%, Egypt: 34%.
Gonzalo Montiel provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi scores with the left foot!
Gonzalo Montiel creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Egypt
A chance presents itself to Lautaro Martinez from Argentina but his header goes wide
Lionel Messi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Mohamed Salah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Trezeguet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mostafa Ziko is leaving the field to be replaced by Omar Marmoush in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Egypt: 36%.
Lionel Messi provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Cristian Romero Argentina scores with a header.
The cross by Lionel Messi from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohanad Lasheen wins an air challenge against Alexis Mac Allister
Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Yasser Ibrahim successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked
The cross by Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Argentina
Trezeguet from Egypt sends an effort wide of target
Trezeguet goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Trezeguet but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Trezeguet finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mostafa Ziko creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Mohamed Salah
Julian Alvarez from Argentina is ruled offside
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Lisandro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Egypt: 36%.
Goal kick for Egypt
Lautaro Martinez from Argentina sends an effort wide of target
Lautaro Martinez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Lautaro Martinez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Lautaro Martinez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Nico Gonzalez from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Yasser Ibrahim successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lautaro Martinez is blocked
The cross by Nico Gonzalez from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Haissem Hassan is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Trezeguet.
Nahuel Molina is leaving the field to be replaced by Gonzalo Montiel in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Haissem Hassan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Ball possession: Argentina: 62%, Egypt: 38%.
Mohamed Hany from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mostafa Ziko managed to score from an easy position.
Mohamed Salah made the key pass for the goal!
Haissem Hassan provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mostafa Ziko scores with the right foot!
Egypt start a counter attack
Rami Rabia from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Mostafa Ziko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lionel Messi from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the right.
Rodrigo De Paul is leaving the field to be replaced by Lautaro Martinez in a tactical substitution.
Nicolas Tagliafico is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Egypt
Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Egypt: 39%.
Karim Hafez from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Salah from Egypt trips Lisandro Martinez
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Today's attendance is 68239
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohamed Hany from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Lionel Messi from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mostafa Ziko from Egypt is very pleased with the goal and can't stop celebrating. The referee sees no other way than to book him.
Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Egypt: 39%.
The referee signals a free kick as Marwan Ateya from Egypt trips Lisandro Martinez
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Egypt is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Egypt.
G O O O O A A A L! Egypt score! Mostafa Ziko is on the scoresheet.
Egypt start a counter attack
Yasser Ibrahim successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Leandro Paredes is blocked
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Leandro Paredes from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Hamdi Fathi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Hamdi Fathi from Egypt trips Lionel Messi
Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Egypt: 39%.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Karim Hafez from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Egypt
Leandro Paredes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Salah from Egypt trips Leandro Paredes
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Haissem Hassan from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Argentina: 59%, Egypt: 41%.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Egypt
Rami Rabia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina trips Haissem Hassan
Julian Alvarez is penalised for pushing Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
Rodrigo De Paul shoots from outside the box, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir has it under control
Rodrigo De Paul tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Emam Ashour is injured and is replaced by Hamdi Fathi.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Argentina: 60%, Egypt: 40%.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Fernandez from Argentina is ruled offside
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Obstruction as Julian Alvarez cuts off the run of Rami Rabia. A free-kick is awarded.
Karim Hafez from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Julian Alvarez from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
Ball possession: Argentina: 60%, Egypt: 40%.
Safe hands from Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee signals a free kick as Marwan Ateya from Egypt trips Lionel Messi
Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Julian Alvarez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
A chance presents itself to Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina but his header goes wide
Lionel Messi from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
The game is restarted
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir makes a crucial save!
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Argentina: 59%, Egypt: 41%.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Julian Alvarez should have scored from that position
Good effort by Julian Alvarez as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
Nicolas Tagliafico creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Leandro Paredes from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Lionel Messi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Lionel Messi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Emam Ashour from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emam Ashour relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Argentina
Karim Hafez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Cristian Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Argentina: 54%, Egypt: 46%.
Karim Hafez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt. Julian Alvarez on the receiving end of that.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Mostafa Ziko
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Mostafa Ziko
Goal kick for Egypt
POST! Lionel Messi beats the wall and keeper with his free kick but it hits the post!
Lionel Messi sends a delicious free kick towards goal but it comes back off the post! Unlucky.
Marwan Ateya is penalised for pushing Alexis Mac Allister
Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rami Rabia from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Egypt: 45%.
Yasser Ibrahim successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Karim Hafez from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Mac Allister sends a header towards goal, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Egypt are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Egypt: 45%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Lisandro Martinez is penalised for pushing Mohamed Salah
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Cristian Romero from Argentina trips Emam Ashour
HE MISSES - Lionel Messi takes the penalty, but the keeper blocks it back into play.
Ball possession: Argentina: 52%, Egypt: 48%.
PENALTY - Haissem Hassan from Egypt concedes a penalty for tripping Nicolas Tagliafico.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt trips Julian Alvarez
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Leandro Paredes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mostafa Ziko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Egypt: 45%.
Emam Ashour made the key pass for the goal!
Marwan Ateya provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Yasser Ibrahim Egypt scores with a header.
Yasser Ibrahim wins an air challenge against Lisandro Martinez
The cross by Marwan Ateya from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt takes a short corner kick from the right.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nahuel Molina from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina trips Emam Ashour
Marwan Ateya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Argentina trips Karim Hafez
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Egypt: 47%.
Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina is ruled offside
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Obstruction as Nicolas Tagliafico cuts off the run of Haissem Hassan. A free-kick is awarded.
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Argentina: 70%, Egypt: 30%.
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Argentina trips Mohamed Salah
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Enzo Fernandez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Argentina kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Atlanta Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Atlanta Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Atlanta Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Atlanta Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Atlanta Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Atlanta Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is on Tuesday 07 July 2026 at 15:00 -01 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between 1J/2H and 2D/2G, the record is 0 wins for 1J/2H, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 2D/2G.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Cape Verde.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,239
Minute
90+11'
Winner
Argentina
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