Argentina vs Egypt - Match preview and team news

Argentina vs Egypt - Match preview and team news looks ahead to a Round of 16 World Cup meeting on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium, with both teams facing physical and selection issues. Argentina comes in after playing 120 minutes against Cape Verde, and left-back Facundo Medina is highly doubtful with a knock; Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to start. Winger Nico Gonzalez is also a major doubt due to an ankle injury, while the match is dominated by concerns over 39-year-old captain Lionel Messi, who played every minute of Friday’s extra-time match. Egypt, after a 120-minute penalty shootout win over Australia, faces a defensive left-flank crisis with Ahmed Fatouh and Ahmed El Fotouh ruled out due to muscle and hamstring tears. Backup Karim Hafez is a major doubt, Mohamed Abdelmonem has an ankle knock, and Mohanad Lasheen returns after suspension. Argentina’s group record is perfect with three straight wins and 2.7 goals per game.