World Cup what to know: Argentina’s Lionel Messi faces Egypt’s Mohamed Salah for spot in quarters
Summary
The 2026 World Cup round of 16 features a key match between Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to decide who advances to the quarterfinals. Other top players like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane have also helped their teams reach this stage. Colombia will play Switzerland in Vancouver to continue their unique journey across all three host countries.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi has scored seven goals in four matches and is tied for the top scorer so far in the tournament.
- Messi has scored in eight straight World Cup games, a record that started with the 2022 World Cup.
- Mohamed Salah has scored three goals in this World Cup, setting a record for Egypt.
- Egypt won their first World Cup match and knockout game in this tournament.
- The match between Argentina and Egypt will decide which star player’s team moves on in the World Cup.
- Colombia is the only team to play matches in all three hosting countries: Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.
- Colombia’s next game will be against Switzerland in Vancouver, Canada.
- Other star players like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane have helped their teams reach the quarterfinals.
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