The reigning 2022 World Champions, managed by Lionel Scaloni, are viewed as strong contenders for the tournament. Historically, only Brazil and Italy have managed to defend their titles within the last century, although those instances occurred over six to eight decades ago. The Argentinian squad competed in Group J, securing victories by defeating Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, and Jordan 3-1.
In the sixteenth round, the champions did not initially challenge the Seychelles but ultimately defeated them 3-2 following overtime and significant effort. During their four matches, Lionel Messi scored a total of seven goals. Meanwhile, Egypt has advanced to the eighth round, marking a historic progression.
The team, guided by Hossam Hassan, began by defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G. They also secured draws against both Belgium and Iran, with the score remaining 1-1 in both fixtures. In the sixteenth round, the African side eliminated Australia in a dramatic 11-meter penalty shootout.
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