Argentina vs Egypt: Lionel Messi and Mo Salah go head-to-head with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals up for grabs

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One of the main narrative threads that seems to have taken over the 2026 World Cup is this idea of 'the last dance'. So many superstars are making what appear certain to be their final appearances at the World Cup finals and are doing everything to show up. None more so than Lionel Messi. With seven goals in just four matches this summer, the Argentine is looking to add a fourth star to his country's shirt - and in doing so help them become the first nation in 64 years to successfully defend the