Salah vs. Messi in Atlanta after Egypt survive penalties

Past Australia, Argentina next

Egypt beat Australia 4–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, setting up a round of 16 clash with Argentina on Tuesday (6). Your team is through to the knockout stages for the first time, and the reward is a date with the defending champions.

Salah vs. Messi on Tuesday

Tuesday. Egypt face Argentina in Atlanta, and the matchup writes itself: Mohamed Salah against Lionel Messi (1) (2) (4). Salah is a doubt after coming off with a hamstring injury against Iran, though Hossam Hassan says the captain told him he is "going to be okay." Omar Marmoush will be watched closely by Manchester City regardless (2). The winner gets either Cape Verde or, well, Argentina.

Mabil fires back after Australia exit

Awer Mabil did not hold back after Australia's exit. "We know what we represent," the Socceroos winger said, calling Pauline Hanson's monoculture claim "bullshit" (6). The political fallout after the penalty loss has been loud. Mabil was direct: Australia's multicultural squad is exactly what the country looks like.