Alvarez starts as Argentina make three changes for Egypt clash

Egypt coach makes two changes, bringing in forward Haissem and midfielder Lashin

Argentina's Lionel Messi arrives at the stadium before the match. Reuters

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.