5 Reasons to Watch Argentina vs Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Live on Thairath TV Channel 32
On 7 July 2026, here are five reasons to watch today’s headline 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, live on Thairath TV Channel 32 (free to watch) from 22:50 with kickoff at 23:00, and also available on Monomax.
The main highlight of this match is the global focus on the showdown between the two teams’ superstars: Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Egypt’s football king Mohamed Salah. Here are five reasons to follow this game.
- At 39 years old, this is likely Messi’s final World Cup. Similarly, it may be Salah’s last at age 34. The meeting of these two legendary players in such a high-stakes game is something football fans should not miss.
- The Argentine maestro is in superb form, scoring 7 goals in 4 matches, vying for his first World Cup Golden Boot after finishing second with 7 goals behind Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) in the 2022 World Cup.
In this 2026 World Cup, the top scorers battle fiercely among Messi, Mbappé, Erling Haaland (all with 7 goals), and Harry Kane (6 goals).
- “King Mo” led Egypt to the knockout stage and their first-ever World Cup win, beating Australia on penalties in the round of 32. This historic feat would be even greater if they topple defending champions Argentina, becoming one of the tournament’s most thrilling stories. Salah would cement his status as the true 'Pharaoh of Egypt.'
- Though the two teams differ greatly on paper, with Argentina a three-time world champion (1978, 1986, 2022), boasting strong current form and squad, and Egypt making their first knockout appearance, a well-planned strategy could lead to an upset. Even newcomers Cape Verde made Argentina sweat in the round of 32.
- The winner advances to the quarterfinals, facing a major challenge ahead while keeping their nation’s hopes for the World Cup title alive (against the winner of Switzerland or Colombia).
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