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Argentina's World Cup Defense: Facing Egypt in Round of 16
6 Jul
Summary
- Argentina narrowly defeated Cabo Verde 3-2 after extra time in the round of 32.
- Egypt advanced by winning a penalty shootout against Australia following a 1-1 draw.
- This marks Egypt's first-ever progression from the group stage in four World Cup attempts.
World champions Argentina are set to face Egypt in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday. Argentina advanced after a tense 3-2 victory over Cabo Verde, with Lionel Messi scoring their opening goal. The match went into extra time after both teams exchanged goals, with an own goal securing Argentina's win in the 111th minute.
Egypt reached the knockout stage for the first time in their history, overcoming Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Egypt converted all their penalties while Australia missed two, securing a 4-2 victory. This is Egypt's maiden appearance in the latter stages of the competition.
The upcoming match pits the three-time World Cup winners, Argentina, against an Egyptian side that has shown defensive resilience. Argentina are favored to win, but Egypt will be looking to capitalize on any opportunities, despite concerns over Mohamed Salah's fitness.
