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
For readers in Guernsey, it was the kind of knockout tie that swung sharply between control and panic, with Lionel Scaloni's side rescuing the night after trailing at half-time and Hossam Hassan's team keeping the contest open deep into the second half.
Argentina then had a missed penalty at 21, a moment that could have changed the pattern immediately, while Egypt also saw a goal disallowed at 58 before extending their lead again at 67. Those events left Argentina with real pressure, but the home side kept finding moments to turn the match back in their favour.
Argentina's recovery gathered pace from 79, when they pulled one back, and the equaliser arrived four minutes later at 83. The decisive strike came at 90, and it completed a comeback that matched the energy around a knockout tie at this level. Egypt also picked up five yellow cards at 90, a late burst of disciplinary strain that underlined how stretched they became while trying to protect the result. The final 3-2 scoreline reflected a game that never settled for long.
Argentina's finish carried the weight of a side that never stopped pushing after the break, and the sequence from 79 to 90 showed how quickly a cup tie can change when pressure is sustained. Egypt had enough control to lead twice in the scoring timeline, but the missed penalty at 21 and the disallowed goal at 58 left their advantage vulnerable. The closing minutes rewarded Argentina's persistence and punished any lapse in concentration from Egypt at the wrong time.
For Guernsey viewers, this was a reminder that the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 can turn on one spell, one save, or one final push, and Argentina provided the last of those at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Argentina now move on with the confidence of a comeback win, and that is the key takeaway from a tie decided in the final minute.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt will step into Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with a place in the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 on the line, and the timing gives Guernsey fans a clear Tuesday 07 July, 17:00 BST viewing window. With the match tied to the knockout edge of the competition, every detail will feel compressed, from the first duels to the final pass. This is the kind of fixture that asks for control without margin for hesitation, and the stage in Atlanta will reward the side that settles quickest.
The setting matters because Mercedes-Benz Stadium gives the game a specific edge: a big venue, a major city, and a neutral environment that will strip the contest down to execution. For Guernsey readers following through the listed Sky / TNT (UK) option, the focus will be on which side handles that pressure best. Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt arrive with the same destination in view, but the route through a 1/8 tie tends to be decided by small details, especially when the contest opens at Tuesday 07 July, 17:00 BST.
Without a wider table to lean on, the most concrete frame is the knockout structure itself. The competition name is World Cup Final Stage and the round is 1/8, so the margin for recovery will be limited from the start. In that setting, a side that settles early at Mercedes-Benz Stadium can force the other into a longer chase, and that is where the rhythm of the match is likely to take shape. Guernsey fans will see a fixture that feels immediate, with the stakes defined by progression rather than comfort.
Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt also arrive as a naming matchup that underlines the global reach of the event. The contest in Atlanta will not need extra framing to feel significant: the competition name already carries the weight, and the round confirms the pressure. For readers in Guernsey, that makes Tuesday 07 July, 17:00 BST an easy mark in the calendar, with Sky / TNT (UK) listed as the viewing route. The team that finds its timing quickest should be the one that turns the venue and occasion into an advantage.
For Guernsey fans, Tuesday 07 July, 17:00 BST is the moment to watch how quickly Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt settle into the contest. The side that imposes itself first at Mercedes-Benz Stadium should give itself the cleaner route onward from a round where small errors can end the campaign.
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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 Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Guernsey is at 17:00 BST on Tuesday 07 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey 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, 1J/2H have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and 2D/2G have 0 wins.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match in Round 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in Guernsey.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,239
Minute
90+11'
Winner
Argentina
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