Lionel Messi has the chance to pull clear of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in the battle for the World Cup Golden Boot – and fire Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals – this afternoon.
Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta with Messi tied on seven goals with the France captain and Norway goal machine.
Egypt will look to throw a spanner in the works after enjoying their first-ever win in a World Cup knockout game over Australia in the round of 32.
Mohamed Salah remains their inspirational leader and the former Liverpool striker will be the man Argentina have to watch.
Where to watch Argentina v Egypt: TV and online streams
Argentina versus Egypt kicks off tomorrow at 5pm UK time. You can watch it on ITV1 and stream via ITVX.
Stats for Argentina v Egypt
- Argentina have won 10 of their last 12 World Cup matches that have gone beyond 90 minutes
- Argentina have won their last 11 games
- Egypt have lost one of their last eight games
- Egypt have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five games
