Scaloni makes three changes as Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta

Scaloni names his XI, three changes for Egypt

Lionel Scaloni has made three changes for today's round of 16 match against Egypt. Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, and Julian Alvarez all come into the starting lineup (3). The rest of the side: Martinez in goal, Molina and Romero in defense, with De Paul, Fernandez, and Mac Allister in midfield. Messi and Lautaro Martinez also start (3). The match kicks off Tuesday in Atlanta.

Salah stands between Argentina and the quarterfinals

Egypt have Mohamed Salah leading the line, and that is the danger. The winner faces either Switzerland or Colombia in the next round (1) (2). Scaloni kept his cards close before the team sheet dropped, and now the XI is out, the path is clear. The champions have no margin left.

Fan reactions

The match thread on Reddit captured the tension ahead of kickoff, fans were split on Scaloni's three changes, with some nervous about disrupting rhythm and others backing the freshness Alvarez brings. The presence of Egypt and Switzerland-Colombia on the same day had supporters already mapping out the quarterfinal path. Join the discussion.