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The Argentina national team faces its next challenge in the 2026 World Cup: Egypt. The team led by Lionel Scaloni is looking to continue advancing in the tournament after their last victory.
How does Egypt play?
Egypt is a team that can play in different ways, but their style of play is based on possession and passing. In their four games in the World Cup, they have had a possession percentage of 38.1% against Belgium, 50.3% against New Zealand, 53.7% against Iran, and 53% against Australia.
Strengths and weaknesses
Egypt's strengths include their ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. However, they also have weaknesses, such as their tendency to make defensive mistakes.
| Match | Possession |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 38.1% |
| New Zealand | 50.3% |
| Iran | 53.7% |
| Australia | 53% |
What can Argentina expect?
The Argentina national team can expect a tough game against Egypt. Scaloni's team must be prepared to face the speed and skill of Egypt's forwards, such as Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
Argentina comes from a streak of three consecutive wins, with a last result of Angola 0-2 Argentina (2025-11-14). Their recent form is 3W-0D-0L, which gives them confidence to face the challenge of Egypt.
