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Argentina vs. Egypt: Messi, Salah Face Off in World Cup Round of 16

The 2026 World Cup round of 16 features a clash of legends as defending champions Argentina take on Mohamed Salah’s Egypt, followed by Colombia versus Switzerland in Vancouver.

Argentina enters the match as heavy favorites, relying heavily on Lionel Messi, who has scored seven of their 11 tournament goals. The Albiceleste advanced past Cape Verde after a 3-2 win, though they await contributions from supporting cast members like Lautaro Martínez and Julian Alvarez. Egypt, led by the 34-year-old Mohamed Salah, secured a spot in the knockout stage with a penalty shootout victory over Australia following a 1-1 draw.

In the evening match, Colombia faces Switzerland in Vancouver. Both teams have shown significant improvement during the tournament, setting the stage for a decisive battle to reach the quarterfinals. truewildgame.com