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The Egyptian national team awaits a showdown with Argentina in the World Cup 2026 round of 16. The third clash between Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will take place on Tuesday, July 7.
Messi and Salah's encounters
The first encounter between Salah and Messi was in the Champions League on September 16, 2015. At the time, Barcelona, led by Messi, was the defending champion.
History of encounters
The most notable encounter was in the first leg of the 2018-2019 Champions League semifinals at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Liverpool, Salah's team at the time. The Catalan team won 3-0, with Messi scoring the second and third goals.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium 1-1 Egypt |
What comes next
Mohamed Salah hopes to prove himself in direct confrontations against Lionel Messi, especially since he did not score or contribute in his previous two encounters. In addition, Salah and Messi met in an advertisement for a soft drink a few years ago, at the height of their success with Liverpool and Barcelona.
