Why Argentina Can't Afford to Underestimate Egypt Despite Lionel Messi's Magic

Argentina faces Egypt for the first time in a competitive fixture at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Following a narrow win against Cape Verde, Lionel Scaloni made four changes to the starting XI, including Julian Alvarez and Leandro Paredes. While Argentina possesses strong attacking prowess, experts stress the necessity of improved defensive organization in midfield to ensure success in the knockout stages and maintain title contender status.