Scaloni Praises Salah Ahead of Argentina vs Egypt Clash

Ahead of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni spoke highly of Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, labeling him a top player. In a pre-match press conference, Scaloni acknowledged the significance of facing Salah, who is 34 years old and plays for Liverpool.

He stated that Salah deserves special attention during the match, indicating the respect he holds for the player. Scaloni also noted that the entire Egyptian team should be regarded as a tough opponent, emphasizing the need for a collective defensive strategy.

Argentina is coming off a victory against Cape Verde, while Egypt previously defeated Australia in the round of 32. The match is set to take place on Tuesday.