Julian Alvarez starts, Omar Marmoush benched as Argentina face Egypt in World Cup last 16 | OneFootball

According to L'Équipe, Argentina and Egypt meet in Atlanta on Tuesday at 18:00, with one of the two remaining quarter-final places on the line. Lionel Scaloni starts Julian Alvarez, while Hossam Hassan leaves Omar Marmoush on the bench.

Argentina were taken to extra time by Cape Verde in the previous round, winning 3-2 after extra time. Scaloni pairs Alvarez with Lionel Messi, and Lautaro Martinez drops to the bench.

Nicolas Tagliafico also comes in for Facundo Medina. Leandro Paredes replaces Thiago Almada to strengthen the midfield.

For Egypt, Haissem Hassan is preferred in attack. Mohamed Salah starts.

Argentina XI: E.Martinez - Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico - De Paul, Mac Allister, Paredes, Fernandez - Messi, Alvarez.

Egypt XI: Shobeir - Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hafez - Ashour, Attia, Lasheen, Hassan - Salah, Ziko.

Source: L'Équipe