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The biggest challenge in Egypt’s history.
Argentina this year isn’t overly strong, but they’re still the champions-elect thanks to their ability to control the game, press hard, and Messi—who can still create moments of brilliance—while Egypt has just barely made it out of the group stage for the first time and will be playing as complete underdogs.
Egypt’s chance of advancing is only about 25–30%, but it’s not zero.
The key lies in a deep, retreating defensive block of 4–5–1, shutting down the central lane and denying Messi and Álvarez any space between the lines.
Once Egypt wins the ball, they must immediately counter straight at Argentina, with Salah and Trezeguet racing the speed of Argentina’s advanced back line.
If they can keep the match at 0–0 beyond the 70th minute, the psychological pressure will start piling onto Argentina.
One flash of brilliance from Salah is enough for Egypt to cause the biggest upset of the Round of 16.
The biggest challenge in Egypt’s history.
Argentina this year isn’t overly strong, but they’re still the champions-elect thanks to their ability to control the game, press hard, and Messi—who can still create moments of brilliance—while Egypt has just barely made it out of the group stage for the first time and will be playing as complete underdogs.
Egypt’s chance of advancing is only about 25–30%, but it’s not zero.
The key lies in a deep, retreating defensive block of 4–5–1, shutting down the central lane and denying Messi and Álvarez any space between the lines.
Once Egypt wins the ball, they must immediately counter straight at Argentina, with Salah and Trezeguet racing the speed of Argentina’s advanced back line.
If they can keep the match at 0–0 beyond the 70th minute, the psychological pressure will start piling onto Argentina.
One flash of brilliance from Salah is enough for Egypt to cause the biggest upset of the Round of 16.