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Argentina Coach Scaloni Plans Lineup Changes Ahead of Egypt Clash at World Cup 2026

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First reported by Mako · 42 minutes ago

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni plans lineup changes in defense, midfield, and attack ahead of their World Cup 2026 round of 16 match against Egypt in Atlanta. Nicolás Tagliafico is set to replace Facundo Medina at left-back, while midfield and forward positions remain under consideration to improve the team's performance after a tough win over Cape Verde.

  • 01Argentina faces Egypt in Atlanta for a 2026 World Cup round of 16 spot.
  • 02Coach Scaloni plans one change each in defense, midfield, and attack.
  • 03Nicolás Tagliafico likely replaces Facundo Medina at left-back due to injury.
  • 04Midfield options include Leandro Paredes or Nicolás González replacing Thiago Almada.
  • 05Forward spot next to Messi may shift from Lautaro Martínez to Julián Álvarez or Nicolás González.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Argentina Coach Scaloni Plans Lineup Changes Ahead of Egypt Clash at World Cup 2026
N12Center · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Argentina Coach Scaloni Plans Lineup Changes Ahead of Egypt Clash at World Cup 2026

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