Alvarez starts as Argentina make three changes for Egypt clash

ATLANTA, July 7 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made three changes to his side for Tuesday's World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt, replacing striker Lautaro Martinez with Julian Alvarez in the starting lineup.

• Left back Nicolas Tagliafico and midfielder Leandro Paredes start, replacing Facundo Medina and Thiago Almada.

• Egypt coach Hossam Hassan makes two changes, bringing in forward Haissem Hassan and midfielder Mohanad Lashin for Omar Marmoush and Hamdy Fathy.

• Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach the round of 16, while Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

• The winners will face Switzerland or Colombia, who play later on Tuesday, in the quarter-finals.

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.

Egypt: Mostafa Shoubir; Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Mohanad Lashin, Emam Ashour, Marawan Attia, Mostafa Zico; Mohamed Salah, Haissem Hassan.