Messi cautions Argentina players on mistakes

The Argentina national team faced difficulty in narrowly defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi emphasized the need to correct the mistakes that appeared during the match, particularly weak ball control and defensive setbacks, in preparation for the round of 16 clash against Egypt, which will feature a confrontation between Messi and Mahmoud Salah. Meanwhile, the Egyptian team manager highlighted the importance of team effort and player focus.