Scaloni names Alvarez, Paredes and Tagliafico in starting XI against Egypt

Argentina and Egypt will face off in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, and both managers have revealed their starting lineups. Lionel Scaloni, coming off a 3-2 win over Cape Verde, has opted for experience: Nicolas Tagliafico starts at left-back, Leandro Paredes anchors the midfield, and Julian Alvarez leads the attack alongside Lionel Messi. Egypt boss Hossam Hassan, whose side edged Australia on penalties, handed starts to Mohanad Lashin and Hassan Hassan in the middle of the park. Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Zico complete the front line. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez – Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico – Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez – Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez. Subs: Geronimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Marcos Senesi, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolas Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Matias Lopez, Lautaro Martinez. Egypt: Mohamed Shobeir – Ahmed Hany, Mohamed Abdelmoneim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez – Emam Ashour, Marawan Attia, Mohanad Lashin, Hassan Hassan – Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico. Subs: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mahmoud Suleiman, Mohamed Alaa, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Abdallah Alaa, Ahmed Fathy, Dunga, Mahmoud Saber, Trezeguet, Hamza Abdelkarim, Ibrahim Adel, Omar Marmoush, Zizo. Kickoff is set for 19:00 Kyiv time.