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 Namibia, the Tuesday 07 July, 18:00 CAT kickoff sat neatly in the evening slot, and the match delivered the sort of momentum swing that kept the stakes alive until the final minute.
Egypt struck first at 15', and that early away goal forced Argentina to chase the game. The home side's task became harder at 21' when a missed penalty left them searching for a cleaner route back. Egypt then had a disallowed goal at 58', before they doubled their lead at 67' and appeared to be in control. At that point the match looked shaped by Hossam Hassan's 4-4-2 against Lionel Scaloni's 4-1-2-1-2, but the game still had a final twist to come.
Argentina's response arrived in stages. They pulled one back at 79', levelled at 83', and completed the turnaround at 90' with the decisive goal. That sequence turned a difficult evening into a full comeback, and it underlined why the scoreline moved from 0-1 at half-time to 3-2 by the end. The closing minutes also brought five yellow cards for Egypt at 90', a detail that matched the pressure of the final phase more than any calm defensive finish.
The result also reflected a strong home-side edge in the final minutes, with the 90' winner turning pressure into progression. Namibia-based fans following the knockout tie saw a classic cup reversal decided by composure rather than margin.
The match ended as a clear statement from Lionel Scaloni's team, while Hossam Hassan's side were left to reflect on how a 2-0 lead slipped away after 67'.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Argentina/Cape Verde will meet Australia/Egypt in the World Cup Final Stage, 1/8, with a place in the next round on the line. For fans in Namibia, the timing is straightforward: Tuesday 07 July, 18:00 CAT. That gives the fixture a clean local entry point and a sharp competitive edge, because this is the kind of knockout tie where one moment can decide who stays alive and who goes home.
The setting should add to the tension. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a major stage for a match of this size, and the neutral venue puts the focus squarely on the two names in the bracket rather than any home comfort. Argentina/Cape Verde will arrive as the designated home side, while Australia/Egypt come in as the away side, and that split will matter in how the match is framed, even if the knockout nature of the contest leaves very little room for caution once it begins.
For Namibia, the viewing route is clear through SuperSport and DStv, which makes this one easy to track alongside the wider football conversation across the country. A late evening kickoff in Africa/Windhoek means the match sits comfortably in prime viewing time, and that should help turn a global fixture into a local talking point. When the stakes are this direct, the build-up often matters less than the first few minutes, because the team that settles fastest usually forces the other to chase the game.
There are no league tables or recent form lines attached to this fixture, so the match has to be read through the competition context itself. A place in the 1/8 is enough to make the pressure obvious, and both Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt will know that the margin for error is thin. In games like this, the early tempo, the discipline between the lines, and the ability to protect shape after losing possession often become the quiet but decisive details.
Because this is a knockout fixture, the smallest tactical choices can shape the rhythm of the match. The team that keeps its structure when the game becomes stretched will be better placed to manage the pressure that comes with the 1/8. At this level, patience can matter as much as ambition, especially when the prize is simply to stay in the competition. Argentina/Cape Verde and Australia/Egypt will both arrive knowing that control without urgency is not enough, and urgency without control can be even more dangerous.
For Namibia, the match also has the clean appeal of a straight choice on the schedule rather than a complicated one. Tuesday 07 July, 18:00 CAT fits neatly into the evening, and the presence of SuperSport and DStv gives fans an easy route to the action. That combination should make the contest accessible well beyond the core football audience, especially with the World Cup Final Stage carrying its own natural pull.
The key question now is whether Argentina/Cape Verde or Australia/Egypt can impose their rhythm quickly enough to turn the 1/8 into a game on their terms. With the venue, the timing, and the knockout frame all already set, the first decisive spell could define the tie.
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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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
The match kicks off at 18:00 CAT on Tuesday 07 July 2026 in Namibia.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
The last 8 meetings between 1J/2H and 2D/2G are level, with 0 wins for 1J/2H, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 2D/2G.
This is a World Cup Final Stage Round 1 match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with Namibia listed as the target market.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,239
Minute
90+11'
Winner
Argentina
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