Argentina Wary of Egypt Challenge as Paredes Says 'There Are No Easy Matches' at World Cup
Argentina face a short turnaround after Lionel Messi said he was tired and the team struggled to press high against Cape Verde.
- On Tuesday, Argentina faces Egypt in an Atlanta last-16 match, with the reigning world champion expecting a stern test after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cape Verde.
- Lionel Messi lamented fatigue after Argentina's narrow victory against Cape Verde; players warned that with only four days to rest and travel, every remaining World Cup match presents a difficult challenge.
- Relying on defensive organization, Egypt looks to Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to launch counter-attacks, though a fully fit Salah could be crucial after a draining 120-minute contest against Australia.
- The winner of the Atlanta match will face either Switzerland or Colombia in Kansas City on July 11, as Switzerland prepares for a "fiery contest" against Colombia, midfielder Ardon Jashari noted.
- Midfielder Leandro Paredes pointed to Brazil's recent 2-1 defeat by Norway as evidence of tournament unpredictability, telling reporters, "Anyone can beat anyone," as all teams remain well prepared.
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Argentina wary of Egypt challenge as Paredes says 'there are no easy matches' at World Cup
The reigning world champion advanced after a hard-fought victory over the African debutant and expects another stern test against Egypt as it seeks a place in the quarterfinals.
The combined albiceleste would face in quarter-finals those who impose themselves on the duel between Switzerland and Colombia
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Soccer-Argentina wary of Egypt last-16 test after Cape Verde scare
July 6 (Reuters) - Argentina expect another tough challenge in their last-16 clash with Egypt after needing extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2, with players warning there are no easy matches left in the World Cup.
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