Leandro Paredes to start for Argentina v Egypt | OneFootball

Leandro Paredes is establishing himself as Boca’s great standard-bearer in the Argentina National Team and will start against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Head coach Lionel Scaloni will trust the Xeneize midfielder to command the center of the national team in a crucial match.

The national team coach decided on three major changes compared to the lineup that secured qualification in the demanding round of 32 against Cape Verde. The inclusion of the blue and gold club’s midfielder in place of Thiago Almada represents a clear bet on tactical balance and clean distribution from the back.

Along with this change, Nicolás Tagliafico will regain his spot at left back in place of Facundo Medina, while Julián Álvarez will partner Lionel Messi in attack, taking Lautaro Martínez’s place.

Argentina is going for a place in the quarterfinals.

The confirmation of the number five in the Albiceleste’s starting lineup is a source of absolute pride for Xeneize. The player is carrying his outstanding form at Boca straight into the biggest tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. His ability to control the tempo, break lines, and lead the press will be essential to counter the African side’s physical intensity.

In this way, the lineup confirmed by the coaching staff will be made up of Emiliano Martínez in goal; a defensive line featuring Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico; in midfield will be Rodrigo De Paul, the Boca midfielder himself, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández; while the attack will consist of captain Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez.

Leandro Paredes stood out against Cape Verde

What time Argentina vs Egypt kicks off and how to watch it

The crucial match featuring the Ribera club’s star from the start will be played this Tuesday beginning at 13:00 (Argentina time). The action will take place at the imposing Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue that will host a clash with zero margin for error. All Xeneize supporters will have their eyes on the screen to closely follow the performance of their current great reference on the international stage.

Leandro Paredes will start alongside Lionel Messi and company.

The enforcement of the rules of the game will be in the hands of French referee François Letexier, an official with a renowned track record in the Old Continent who will look to maintain order in a high-friction clash. For the millions of blue and gold club fans who want to follow the match minute by minute, the live broadcast will have extensive TV coverage through Telefe, TyC Sports, and D Sports.

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