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.

Argentina's odds of repeating as World Cup champions are getting higher with each game they dominate. Now they get ready for a round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday at Merced

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Lionel Messi and Argentina face Egypt for a spot in the quarterfinals before Switzerland-Colombia later.

Argentina will continue the defence of their World Cup crown this week, facing Egypt in the last-16. The world champions were given an almighty scare by Cape Verde in the round of 32. Twice they lead the tournament debutants and twice they were pegged back before an Diney Borges own goal settled the tie in extra-time.

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