Egypt gears up for Argentina in the Round of 16

Egypt will face Argentina tonight in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage, and Liverpool supporters have unleashed a torrent of criticism for the club’s omission of Mohamed Salah. Last result was a 1‑1 draw with Belgium on 2026‑06‑15, while the recent form (last five games) reads 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses. Currently sidelined are Hamdi Fathy, Mohamed Abdelmonem and Ahmed Abou El Fotouh.

Why did Liverpool’s tweet spark such a firestorm?

The club’s official tweet promoted the upcoming clash between Mackael Alister and Argentina but ignored any mention of Salah, prompting fans to ask “Where is our Egyptian king?”. Supporters reminded that Salah helped bring Liverpool back to the trophy stage over nine seasons, labeling the omission as “selective memory”.

How might the fans’ reaction affect the players?

A wave of tweets declared “All of us are Mohamed Salah”, suggesting a morale boost for the striker ahead of the match, especially with key midfielders and forwards injured. Egypt manager Mick Evanes has not spoken publicly, but pundits speculate the pressure could force a tactical tweak.

What lies ahead for Egypt after the controversy?

With injuries still looming, the squad will lean on replacements like Amr El‑Soli and Ismail Sadiq. If they can convince the crowd they have the firepower to win, the debate may turn into motivation. The game kicks off at 20:00 Cairo time and will decide whether Egypt continues its World Cup run or falls to a strong Argentine side.