Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland and Colombia Set for World Cup 2026 Knockout Clashes

By Aurax Desk | July 7, 2026 | 1 min read

Argentina face Egypt while Switzerland meet Colombia as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 continues with quarter-final places at stake.

Argentina continue their World Cup title defence against Egypt in Atlanta, with both teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. The reigning champions advanced after a dramatic victory over Cape Verde, while Egypt progressed through a penalty shootout win over Australia to set up a meeting with Lionel Messi’s side.

Switzerland and Colombia also battle for a quarter-final spot, with the winner advancing to face the winner of Argentina versus Egypt in the next round. Switzerland reached the last 16 after defeating Algeria, while Colombia secured progression following a narrow victory over Ghana as the knockout stage continues across North America.

Source: FIFA official updates

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