Standout player: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Forward, rating 9.3.

Key stats: 1 goals, 1 assists, 2 shots ot, 2 shots off, 5 dribbles, 1 big miss, 6 key passes, 2 big chances. Argentina 3 - 2 Egypt. Argentina ADVANCE to the next round; Egypt are ELIMINATED. This is a KNOCKOUT-STAGE match: no points and no group table at stake — NEVER write 'a point gained', 'share the spoils' or anything about standings; the story is who advances and who goes home. Competition: World Cup - Round of 16.