Argentina v Egypt LIVE: World Cup team news and latest updates as Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah battle

The chase for the Golden Boot is hotting up – here are the latest tournament standings:

Remember that photo of Lionel Messi basking in World Cup glory following the final of the 2022 World Cup? Kieran Jackson went to meet the snapper who took it.

In a bit of shock, Omar Marmoush is dropped to the bench by Egypt.

Egypt XI: Shobeir; Hany, Hafez, Ibrahim, Rabia; Ashour, Lasheen, Ateya, Ziko; Salah, Hassan.

It looks like a switch of system from Argentina, with Julian Alvarez in alongside Lionel Messi up top and Leandro Paredes into midfield.

Argentina XI: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Messi, Alvarez.

We should have team news in Atlanta shortly. Will Lionel Scaloni consider bringing in Julian Alvarez to his forward line?

Was there ever really a debate over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Miguel Delaney doesn’t think so:

Elsewhere yesterday, it was the end of the World Cup story for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal – Richard Jolly explains how Roberto Martinez’s mismanagement of the nation’s leading scorer was largely to blame for a disappointing tournament.

Belgium seemed to enjoy their win over the USA – they are dancing on to Los Angeles for a meeting with Spain, and mocking Donald Trump on the way.

Of course, the wrong players getting sponsors’ prizes is hardly the most pressing issue of this World Cup. Events involving the White House, Donald Trump and the USA are rather more concerning. Miguel Delaney examines a sorry situation.

You may have noticed that a lot of big names appear to be picking up player of the match gongs at this World Cup. Alan Smith explains why – and why it is a problem: