Argentina vs. Egypt odds, lines, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks from proven soccer expert

Lionel Messi will look to continue his scoring dominance when he leads defending champion Argentina against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. Messi already has seven goals in four World Cup matches. The Argentinians are looking to win their fourth-ever World Cup and reached the quarterfinals for the 11th time. Egypt, meanwhile, has reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 1934 and are playing in just their fourth World Cup competition.

Kickoff for Argentina vs. Egypt is expected at noon ET in Atlanta. The latest Argentina vs. Egypt odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Argentina at -265 (bet $100 to win $265) on the 90-minute money line, with Egypt at +800 and a draw at +360. The over/under for total goals is 2.5 (+100/-125). Argentina are -650 to advance, with Egypt at +450. Messi (-170) has the shortest soccer odds as an anytime goal scorer, followed by Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez (+125). Trade Argentina vs. Egypt at Kalshi, where new users get a $15 bonus after $15 in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE15:

Before locking in any Argentina vs. Egypt picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Additionally, he's on a 16-6 roll on World Cup picks (+833)! Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Argentina vs. Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Argentina vs. Egypt predictions: He is leaning Over 2.5 total goals (+100). Argentina has been explosive so far in the competition, outscoring their opponents 11-3. They are also on an 11-match winning streak, scoring no fewer than two goals in 10 of those matches during that stretch.

Green has found a critical x-factor and locked in two best bets, including one that returns plus-money!

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