Julián Álvarez appears as one of Argentina’s main players against Egypt this Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The striker, who has been growing in the competition, forms a dangerous duo with Lionel Messi and seeks to help the team advance to the quarterfinals.
Live broadcast in Brazil and internationally
Brazilian fans can follow it on TV Globo and SBT (open), SporTV, NSports and CazéTV (YouTube). Globoplay and Disney+ offer streaming. Overseas, FOX and Telemundo cover in the US, with Peacock. ITV/BBC in the United Kingdom, SBS in Australia and ESPN/Star+ in South America complete the options.
- Brazil: Globo, SBT, SporTV, CazéTV, Globoplay, Disney+
- USA: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
- United Kingdom: ITV1, BBC
- Australia:SBS
- South America: ESPN/Star+, TyC Sports
Álvarez’s growing role in the champion team
Julián Álvarez has shown speed, finishing and tactical intelligence, characteristics that make him essential in Scaloni’s scheme. Against the Egyptian defense, his ability to press and define plays can be decisive, especially alongside Messi. The duel takes on a special shape with Mohamed Salah on the other side.
What the game represents for the attacker
A classification puts Argentina closer to a second consecutive championship. For Julián Álvarez, it is the opportunity to consolidate his space as a protagonist in the Argentine attack and show the world the highlight of his career during the World Cup. The clash in Atlanta promises intense action.
