Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
BBC Sport·July 7, 2026
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah are set to face off in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Their respective nations, Argentina and Egypt, are heavily reliant on their star players to advance in the tournament. Messi and Salah are widely regarded as national icons, and their meeting is highly anticipated. The outcome of the match will have significant implications for both teams' World Cup aspirations.
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