Messi and Salah set for World Cup knockout showdown

The two sides meet in a knockout tie, according to Sky Sports. Both Messi and Salah have been selected to start, setting up a significant encounter between the tournament favourites and a determined African challenger. The Round of 16 fixture carries obvious stakes—one team advances, the other is eliminated. How Argentina's attacking threat combines with Egypt's counter-attacking prowess remains the key tactical battle to watch.