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Argentina have also dominated African opposition at the World Cup, winning each of their last eight matches against teams from the continent, a record Egypt will be hoping to end as they pursue another landmark achievement on football’s biggest stage.

The two nations have met only once previously, with Argentina recording a 2-0 victory in an international friendly in 2008.

History favours the South Americans

However, history presents another challenge. Egypt have defeated a South American nation from the CONMEBOL confederation only once, alongside three draws and 12 defeats.

Three of Egypt’s four matches at this tournament have finished level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, highlighting their resilience and suggesting another closely contested encounter could be on the cards.

The Pharaohs have also been difficult to beat in recent months, losing just one of their last eight international matches, recording four wins and three draws during that period.

Egypt arrive full of belief after making history against Australia, claiming their maiden victory in the knockout rounds of a World Cup finals.

Egypt chasing more World Cup history

Argentina will also take confidence from an outstanding record on neutral grounds, having won each of their last 24 matches played away from home advantage.

History also favours the South Americans, with only one defending champion ever failing to progress from this stage, while each of the last five title holders successfully reached the quarterfinals.

Lionel Scaloni’s men have now won 11 consecutive matches and are bidding to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the FIFA World Cup.

Although Argentina advanced to the last 16 with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, their performance raised questions despite extending an impressive winning streak.

Argentina rely on winning mentality despite unconvincing progress

Having secured their first-ever World Cup knockout victory by defeating Australia on penalties in the previous round, Hossam Hassan’s side now face their toughest test yet against an Argentina team chasing back-to-back world titles.

Egypt will attempt to continue their historic FIFA World Cup campaign when they face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on Monday, with the Pharaohs aiming to become only the fifth African nation to reach the quarterfinals.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live blog of the World Cup 2026 clash between Argentina and Egypt.