Ukrainian experts weigh in on Argentina vs Egypt World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash

Argentina and Egypt meet on July 7 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with kickoff set for 19:00 Kyiv time. The defending world champions battled past Cape Verde in extra time during the previous round, while Egypt needed a penalty shootout to overcome Australia. Both sides now aim for a quarterfinal spot in what promises to be a tense encounter. Three prominent Ukrainian football personalities have shared their betting insights through a partnership with betking. Igor Tsyhanyk highlighted Lionel Messi's incredible tournament record of 12 goals in his last eight World Cup appearances. He backs “Messi to score anytime” at odds of 1.70. Myron Markevych believes Argentina will continue their title defense and recommends betting on “Argentina to win” with a 1.36 price. Viktor Vatsko expects a low-scoring affair where at most one team finds the net. His pick is “Both teams to score: no” at 1.52.