Argentina enter their Round of 16 clash against Egypt under greater scrutiny after surviving a dramatic extra-time battle with Cape Verde. While Lionel Messi continues to inspire the defending champions, questions remain about their defensive stability and overreliance on their captain. Egypt arrive with confidence after making history throughout the tournament and will look to Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Emam Ashour to exploit Argentina’s weaknesses. With a quarterfinal place on the line, the contest promises a fascinating tactical battle between the tournament favorites and fearless underdogs.
