Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

Latest team news as Lionel Messi's Argentina continue their title defence by facing Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the World Cup 2026 last 16.

Lionel Messi was in tears at full-time, but Argentina are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Omar Marmoush wins a free-kick for Egypt with Russia's Aleksey Miranchuk appearing to have fouled the Man City man. Marmoush stands tall and appears to take the free-kick by himself. However, his attempt is a tame one and is wide. Hosts are dominating ...

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold breaks down Lionel Messi and the Agentina starters focusing on recovery before their quarterfinal match after an epic win over Egypt.

The Selecao face the Pharaohs in Cleveland on Saturday in a key final friendly before the World Cup for both.