Today's World Cup Schedule
Day 27 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with the Round of 16, featuring Argentina against Egypt in Atlanta and Switzerland against Colombia in Vancouver. Both matches will be broadcast on FOX, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
Argentina vs. Egypt Match Preview
Argentina, who topped Group J with a 3-0-0 record, needed extra time to defeat Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32. Messi is tied with Norway's Erling Haaland and France's Kylian Mbappe with seven goals in the Golden Boot Race. Egypt, who finished Group G at 1-0-2, advanced to the Round of 16 after surviving a shootout against Australia, relying on Salah to create chances in the final third. Messi's movement around Egypt's box will be crucial in determining whether Argentina cruises to a win or has to grind out a knockout victory.
Key Player to Watch
It is hard to think of things that have not been said about Messi, but the Inter Miami attacker has now scored in eight straight World Cup matches. In his career, Messi has 12 goal contributions in the knockout stages of the World Cup. He remains at the heart of everything Argentina does, and even at his age, that might be enough for Argentina to win a second straight title.
Switzerland vs. Colombia Match Preview
Switzerland, who went 2-0-1 through Group B, beat Algeria 2-1 in the round of 32 to reach the knockout's second week. Colombia also finished 2-0-1 in Group K, drawing with Portugal before closing out Ghana 1-0 in the round of 32. The winner of Tuesday's match will keep their World Cup run alive with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.
Player to Watch
The Swiss captain is essential to his team’s chances of playing the way it wants to play. Switzerland cannot afford to chase the game for too long, and Xhaka, at his best, can win possession and set up his teammates in the attacking third while also defending well. Switzerland needs him to be in his top form like he was against Ghana.
Today's World Cup Schedule and Streaming Information
All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
