Argentina continues its World Cup title defense when facing Egypt in the round of 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday.
A date with one of Switzerland or Colombia is the prize in the quarterfinal, but La Albiceleste can ill-afford any complacency in Atlanta having already been given an almighty scare in the knockout phase. Cabo Verde stunned Lionel Scaloni and his players, forcing extra time and making Argentina sweat in its eventual 3–2 victory. Despite a very favorable fixture list, there are no easy matches.
