Argentina stunned as Yaseer gives Egypt early lead, Messi misses penalty
Messi stepped up to take the resulting penalty in the 19th minute, but his weak effort was pushed away by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, allowing the African side to preserve their 1-0 lead.
Egypt made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup round-of-16 clash against defending champions Argentina, taking a 1-0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute at Atlanta Stadium.
Argentina were handed an immediate opportunity to respond when Haissem Hassan brought down Nicolás Tagliafico inside the box in the 19th minute.
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Messi stepped up to take the resulting penalty, but his weak effort was pushed away by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, allowing the African side to preserve their 1-0 lead.
Earlier, Argentina have made three changes to their starting XI for Tuesday's Fifa World Cup Round of 16 clash against Egypt, with Lionel Messi and Julián Alvarez leading the attack at Atlanta Stadium.
Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00pm Bangladesh time, with the winners advancing to the quarter-finals to face either Switzerland or Colombia.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni has recalled Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes and Julián Alvarez, who replace Facundo Medina, Thiago Almada and Lautaro Martínez respectively from the side that defeated Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
Argentina line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Messi partnering Alvarez in attack. Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Paredes and Enzo Fernández form the midfield, while Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez marshal the defence in front of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has also named a 4-4-2 side, with captain Mohamed Salah leading the line alongside Mostafa Zico. Mostafa Shobeir starts in goal behind a back four of Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia and Karim Hafez.
French referee François Letexier will officiate the match, with Jérôme Brisard serving as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Starting XIs
Argentina (4-4-2): Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández; Lionel Messi (c), Julián Alvarez.
Egypt (4-4-2): Mostafa Shobeir; Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Haissem Hassan; Mohamed Salah (c), Mostafa Zico.
