Use Betfred promo code to net £50 in free bets ahead of Argentina vs Egypt

Argentina and Egypt meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday in the Round of 16. Lionel Messi survived a Cape Verde scare in extra time to reach this stage, while Egypt’s Mohamed Salah wept tears of joy after a historic first World Cup knockout win against Australia.

Ahead of one of the tournament’s most anticipated Round of 16 ties, Betfred are offering new customers the chance to score £50 in free bets, simply for creating an account and placing a £10 bet on something with odds of Evens or better. 

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina were four minutes from one of sport’s greatest ever upsets before Cristian Romero’s 111th-minute header forced a Cape Verde own goal to seal a 3-2 AET victory. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, but Cape Verde equalised through Deroy Duarte in the 59th, Lisandro Martínez restored the lead in the 92nd, only for Sidny Cabral to produce a curling right-footed strike into the far corner in the 103rd minute to make it 2-2.

Argentina survived – but only just. Messi played the full 120 minutes in Miami’s thick humidity at 39 years of age and looked distinctly mortal, with Scaloni’s side having only four days’ rest before this tie.

Salah wept on the pitch at the full-time whistle in Dallas, and nobody who watched his audacious Panenka penalty in the shootout against Australia would blame him. Egypt’s 4-2 penalty win, after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes, delivered the country’s first-ever World Cup knockout victory – making it the first time two African nations had won knockout matches at the same World Cup, alongside Morocco. 

Emam Ashour has two tournament goals, and the squad’s collective effort has produced more goals at these finals than Egypt managed across their previous three World Cup appearances combined in 1934, 1990 and 2018.

Net even more value with Betfred

All you need to do to take part in Betfred’s sign-up promotion is head there, via our link, and place your first £10 bet on Argentina vs Egypt, or any other World Cup game. You’ll then see £50 in free bets land in your account.

A great boost ahead of a Round of 16 tie that feels like the most dramatic mismatch on paper – and has already proven that with Argentina and Messi, nothing is ever straightforward.

Messi’s hunger for history to prove too much for Egypt’s inspiring debutants

Argentina were humbled tactically and emotionally by Cape Verde, a nation of 600,000. If they struggled there, Egypt will fancy their chances – Salah versus Messi is one of the generation’s great individual matchups, both in their twilight international years and both with everything to prove. 

The difference is the depth behind them. Argentina have Lautaro Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister all performing consistently, and Messi’s seven goals make him joint-top of the Golden Boot standings. Egypt have managed only 16 shots on target from their four games – a conversion rate that will need to improve dramatically to threaten Emiliano Martínez’s goal.

• Argentina to win
• Messi to score anytime

Messi has scored in every game of this tournament and even when off his very best – as he was for long spells against Cape Verde – still produces the moments that matter. Egypt’s courage and spirit have been magnificent, but Argentina have more quality in every position and a captain who does not know how to stop scoring.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

1. Register as a new Betfred customer ahead of Argentina vs Egypt (18+, UK only)
2. Deposit minimum £10 using debit card
3. Place a £10+ bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) within 7 days of registration

You’ll receive:

• £30 to use on any Sportsbook Markets
• £20 to use on the Bet Builder

These are:

• Credited after qualifying bet settles
• Valid according to Betfred’s terms

Key terms and conditions of this Betfred offer

Debit card deposit required (credit cards/e-wallets excluded)
Qualifying bet must settle within 7 days of registration
Free bets must be used on specified markets
Minimum odds and selection requirements apply

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Zack Lane

Zack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.

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