WORLD CUP | Argentina vs. Egypt Confirmed Line-Ups as Lautaro Martinez Is Left Out

Inter’s Lautaro Martinez was dropped in favor of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as reigning champions Argentina named their confirmed line-up to face Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday evening, according to Yahoo Sports. Lionel Scaloni made three changes from the team that beat Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32, with Nicolas Tagliafico and Leandro Paredes also coming into the XI while Thiago Almada and Facundo Medina moved to the bench. Argentina’s starting XI was Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Alexis Mac Allister; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes; Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi. Egypt’s starting XI was Shoubir; Ibrahim, Rabia, Hafez, Hany; Attia, Lashin; Mohamed Salah, Ashour, Zico; Hassan.