Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Summary
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt led by Mohamed Salah in a World Cup last-16 match for a place in the quarter-finals. Messi aims to reclaim the Golden Boot lead as Egypt seeks first appearance beyond the round of 16.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Egypt for a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- Messi and Mohamed Salah are key figures in the match-up, with Messi also competing for Golden Boot.
- Argentina survived a tough last-32 match against Cape Verde, while Egypt eliminated Australia on penalties.
- Switzerland and Colombia also compete for a place in the semi-finals, both unbeaten so far.
