According to TyC Sports, Scaloni has finalized Argentina's starting lineup against Egypt, making three changes.

Argentina are preparing to face Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Scaloni has confirmed the lineup and will make three changes.

Following their group-stage campaign, Argentina will face Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 as they look to advance. The match will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 16:00 UTC (CEST) on Wednesday. Scaloni has confirmed the starting lineup and will make three changes. In the pre-match press conference, Scaloni did not announce the starting eleven but acknowledged that the media had the correct information.

Scaloni said: "I already have the starting lineup, but I haven't told the players yet, so I won't tell you either. However, you probably already know the direction. Nico, our AFA communications manager, will tell me what you are discussing, and that's pretty much the situation."

Nevertheless, according to TyC Sports, Scaloni has made several key decisions. First, Tagliafico will return to the starting lineup, replacing Facundo Medina. The Lyon defender had been recovering from injury, with Facundo Medina deputizing for him, but Medina suffered cramps in the previous match.

In attack, Lautaro Martínez, who started the previous four games, will be replaced by Julián Álvarez. Lautaro scored a penalty against Jordan but delivered a poor performance in the knockout stage, so Julián Álvarez will get his opportunity.

The third adjustment comes in midfield, following the team's poor performance in their previous match. Paredes, who came on as a substitute and impressed, will start. His inclusion will reshape the midfield structure, with Thiago Almada moving to the bench. Paredes, who plays for Boca, will operate as a central midfielder, while Mac Allister will shift position, giving him more space to orchestrate attacks alongside Enzo Fernández.

Argentina's Starting Lineup Against Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Paredes; Messi, Julián Álvarez.

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