Scaloni pays tribute to Salah ahead of Argentina-Egypt clash

07.07.26 FT World Cup

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Before the 2026 World Cup round of 16 between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Scaloni made a point of highlighting Mohamed Salah's quality.

The Argentine coach sees the Pharaohs’ forward as a player capable of making the difference at any moment:

Mohamed Salah is a great player. It will be a pleasure to face him. We have always prepared as a team to deal with players of this caliber.

For the Argentine tactician, the answer won’t be found in an individual duel, but in collective organization. His players will need to stay focused to limit the impact of the Egyptian star:

We have had several discussions with the players. We talked about Egypt and how we need to approach this match. They are a different team, but we know we cannot lose our identity.

This clash between reigning world champions Argentina and Egypt is shaping up to be a true test for both teams, with Salah standing out as one of the main threats to the Argentine defense.

Aliou Toundé |

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