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Argentina and Egypt meet in the World Cup Round of 16, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line.

Lionel Scaloni’s men topped Group J but were given an almighty scare by Cape Verde last time out, ultimately winning 3-2 after extra time.

Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach the Round of 16.

The winners of this clash will face Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals.

Kick-off at the Atlanta Stadium is at 17:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Argentina boss Scaloni has made three changes to his starting XI.

Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes and Julian Alvarez come in for Facundo Medina, Thiago Almada and Lautaro Martinez.

As for Egypt, they make two alterations from the Round of 32.

Mohanad Lasheen and Haissem Hassan replace Hamdi Fathy and Omar Marmoush.

Seven Argentina players won’t qualify for the Scouting Bonus, including the benched Medina.

Salah sits just under the 5% threshold, however:

LINE-UPS

Argentina XI: E Martinez, Molina, Romero, Lis Martinez, Tagliafico, De Paul, Mac Allister, Paredes, Enzo, Messi, Alvarez

Subs: Musso, Rulli, Otamendi, Senesi, Montiel, Medina, Palacios, Almada, Barco, Lo Celso, Paz, Lau Martinez, Gonzalez, Lopez, Simeone

Egypt XI: Shobeir, Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hafez, Ashour, Attia, Lasheen, Hassan, Salah, Zico

Subs: M Alaa, El-Shenawy, Soliman, T Alaa, Abdelmaguid, Fathy, Saber, Dunga, Marmoush, Zizo, Abdelkarim, Trezeguet, Adel


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  1. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    Looks like Scolani managing fatigue in the team
    We can see some early subs if they achieve 2-0

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 min ago

      *Scaloni

  2. Matt225
    • 4 Years
    53 mins ago

    Am I missing something - why did Yamal & Baena not get a point for 2 shots on target?

    1. Lallana's Bananas
      • 10 Years
      2 mins ago

      Only applies to forwards

      1. Matt225
        • 4 Years
        just now

        Oh great thanks, makes sense.

  3. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    52 mins ago

    Was hoping for Medina points. Subbed out Santos too early.

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    49 mins ago

    I have 20 points off Mbappe Captain. Will drop to 11 if I change captain to Messi.

    Stick or twist?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      39 mins ago

      Twist

    2. The Hunt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      31 mins ago

      Twist otherwise you'll be watching the whole game hoping that one of your players doesn't score 😯

  5. Justthis
    • 7 Years
    41 mins ago

    Guys, not sure if it's true or not but there's a rumour going around Camber Sands Holiday Park that L Diaz will be rested tonight. I'm a little concerned as he's my back up captain if Messi doesn't deliver.

    1. The Hunt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      28 mins ago

      Yip, heard that as well. Apparently Colombia are already planning for the semi final against Norway.

  6. A) Mbappe(c) with qualification booster (10 points x 2)
    B) Messi(c)

    Stick or twist?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 mins ago

      Exact same question, very torn. See why others say. What you thinking?

      1. Think I’ll twist. So many will captain him + have Diaz as backup

    2. Bobbyg1
      • 14 Years
      9 mins ago

      I would twist personally

  7. FOREST FOREVER 2
    • 1 Year
    34 mins ago

    Happy with my Medina to Halhal move,has gone well for me. Not much else to brag aobut this MD.

  8. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    14 mins ago

    Yes,i know the march has already started. Just for consistency.

    Argentina

    GK E. Martinez
    DL N. Tagliafico
    DC C. Romero
    DC L. Martinez
    DR N. Molina
    ML A. Mac Allister
    MC L. Paredes
    MC E. Fernandez
    MR R. De Paul
    FW J. Alvarez
    FW Lionel Messi

    Egypt

    GK Mostafa Shobeir
    DL Karim Hafez
    DC Ramy Rabia
    DC Yasser Ibrahim
    DR Mohamed Hany
    ML H. Hassan
    MC Mohanad Lasheen
    MC Marwan Ateya
    MR Emam Ashour
    FW M. Salah
    FW Mostafa Ziko

  9. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    10 mins ago

    Do Argentina not have any wingers? They always seem to play central midfielders on the wings.

  10. The real Chief
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 mins ago

    Would take Messi to score 5 to give me an average game week. Worst week ever. 25 points with Messi, I Fernandez a nd Medina left to play. While midfield blanked, Oyrazabal blanked and 3 bloody yanks. Some days you can't poss a drop. Don't be surprised if Messi doesn't turn up. All this after 141 points in last round

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    3 mins ago

    Heehee

  12. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    3 mins ago

    Good job Medina didn't start. Egypt take the lead.

  13. FOREST FOREVER 2
    • 1 Year
    2 mins ago

    Curse of the Pharao?

  14. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    1 min ago

    Medina to molina went well !