Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South.
On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending champions Argentina go head-to-head with Mohamed Salah’s resilient Egypt in a round of 16 match at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
If you’d like to be there, last-minute tickets are available for the do-or-die clash.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats to get in the building was $1,365 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $1,723 including fees.
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While costly, seeing Messi play in what might be his final World Cup — he would be 43 at the time of the 2030 tourney — is something soccer fútbol fans simply cannot attach a dollar amount to.
In just the first three matches of his sixth (!) World Cup, Messi broke the all-time leading World Cup goal scoring record while also becoming the first player to score in eight straight matches.
That includes an impressive goal early in La Albiceleste’s recent, nail-biter round of 32 contest against Cape Verde.
Although the Blue Sharks tied things up 2-2, Argentina finished and won in extra time at 111 minutes thanks to an “own goal” by Cape Verde Diney Borges who deflected a header by Cristian Romero.
Now, Messi and co. have to gear up and attempt to do it all over again on the pitch with Egypt.
“What worries me now is that there are only four days to rest, travel, many players were suffering from cramps, and now you play Egypt, who are also a very physically strong team. I think they have a little more quality at the front than Cape Verde,” former striker Sergio Aguero said on ESPN Argentina.
Egypt, who enter this match 2-2-0, also come in at a bit of a disadvantage. The Pharaohs stuck out a 1-1 draw against Australia, securing the dub on penalty kicks late into extra time.
Will Argentina prevail and head to Kansas City for the Final Four? Or can Egypt shock the world and take advantage of their foes’ exhaustion in their first knockout stage ever? Does Messi have a ninth straight game with a goal in him?
While we don’t know the answers to any of these questions just yet, we do know the best way to find out is live.
We’ll see you on the pitch.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Argentina and Egypt’s round of 16 match in Atlanta below.
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see Messi and Argentina play Egypt in the 2026 World Cup?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium can be found here:
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $1,365 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $1,672 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $1,723 (including fees) |
What other World Cup matches will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2026?
On Wednesday, July 15, a semifinal match will go down at the Falcons’ home field.
Fútbol fans hoping to be there — if Argentina wins against Egypt and the victor of Norway/England, they’ll be back — can score tickets for the sure-to-be historic match ahead of time here.
Who plays for Argentina and Egypt?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| Argentina roster | Egypt roster |
|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) | El Mahdy Soliman (Goalkeeper) |
| Juan Musso (Goalkeeper) | Mohamed Alaa (Goalkeeper) |
| Gerónimo Rulli (Goalkeeper) | Mohamed El Shenawy (Goalkeeper) |
| Leonardo Balerdi (Defender) | Mostafa Shobeir (Goalkeeper) |
| Lisandro Martínez (Defender) | Ahmed Fatouh (Defender) |
| Facundo Medina (Defender) | Hossam Abdelmaguid (Defender) |
| Nahuel Molina (Defender) | Karim Hafez (Defender) |
| Gonzalo Montiel (Defender) | Mohamed Abdelmonem (Defender) |
| Nicolás Otamendi (Defender) | Mohamed Hany (Defender) |
| Cristian Romero (Defender) | Ramy Rabia (Defender) |
| Nicolás Tagliafico (Defender) | Tarek Alaa (Defender) |
| Valentín Barco (Midfielder) | Yasser Ibrahim (Defender) |
| Rodrigo De Paul (Midfielder) | Emam Ashour (Midfielder) |
| Enzo Fernández (Midfielder) | Hamdy Fathy (Midfielder) |
| Giovani Lo Celso (Midfielder) | Mahmoud Saber (Midfielder) |
| Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder) | Marwan Attia (Midfielder) |
| Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder) | Mohanad Lasheen (Midfielder) |
| Leandro Paredes (Midfielder) | Mostafa Ziko (Midfielder) |
| Thiago Almada (Forward) | Nabil Emad (Midfielder) |
| Julián Alvarez (Forward) | Haissem Hassan (Forward) |
| Nicolás González (Forward) | Hamza Abdelkarim (Forward) |
| José Manuel López (Forward) | Ibrahim Adel (Forward) |
| Lautaro Martínez (Forward) | Mohamed Salah (Forward) |
| Lionel Messi (Forward) | Omar Marmoush (Forward) |
| Nico Paz (Forward) | Trézéguet (Forward) |
| Giuliano Simeone (Forward) | Zizo (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
High-profile contests between all remaining clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada this summer.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into venues all over the U.S. these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• AC/DC
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee
• Karol G
• Usher with Chris Brown
• Foo Fighters
Who else is pounding the pavement? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
