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Argentina vs Egypt LIVESTREAM - THE #10 GOAT SHOWDOWN AWAITS IN ATLANTA - #WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16 Today, at high noon EST, one of the most compelling World Cup matchups we will ever see kicks off at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, as Lionel Messi’s Argentina takes on Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Let me explain all the stakes for both sides! Argentina enters this round of 16 matchup having looked like the team to beat through the group stages, four games in and four wins, with Messi running roughshod all over opposing defenses.

Seven goals in four games, tying Mbappé and Haaland for the Golden Boot lead, could be at risk today as he can become not only the sole leader of the race to wear the golden footwear but also reach 8 goals in the tournament - the most ever for Argentina since Guillermo Stabile in 1930.

Markets price Argentina heavily for a win today, at -290 on Kalshi and the team also having a 69.1% chance to win the match in regulation according to OPTA's supercomputer. On the flip side, Egypt has relied on its suffocating defensive shape and a heavy dose of brilliance from their star, Salah, to get this far. They drew against Belgium and Iran, before defeating New Zealand and coming back against Australia in penalties for their first-ever World Cup knockout game victory in over 80 years. Salah, however, dealt with a hamstring injury during the Australia match and even if healthy, may struggle to push to top gear in this crucial match given the extensive time spent on the field in the previous match.

Through 4 games, Egypt have conceded an xGA of 1.48 on average, a figure not good for a side who has yet to keep a clean sheet this tournament - struggling against teams all less talented than Argentina.

Expect Egypt to employ the same tactics which have served them well: a deep 4-4-2 defense denying Messi any room between the lines, absorbing pressure and looking to strike on rapid counter-attacks via Salah and Marmoush. It is a formula that frustrates strong opponents and kept the mighty Belgium to a draw. Can it work against the most potent offense on this planet?

The value question in this match isn’t IF Argentina wins, but HOW BIG a victory they secure. With Argentina at -290 on Kalshi to advance, the market is asking fans to pay a heavy price for something that appears nearly inevitable. Savvier betting propositions include Argentina over 2.5 goals at +104 – after all, they have scored 11 goals in their four group games - and Messi to score anytime.

I personally think Argentina takes care of business, 3-0 with Messi bagging two to continue rewriting history in Atlanta.

So, will Messi get over 7 goals in the tournament and break an Argentina scoring record? Or can Salah defy the odds and put together the World Cup’s greatest upset in recent memory while carrying a hamstring? Leave your predictions below!

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