Star of Egypt. Are you against Messi? We don’t focus on one player

Egypt’s player Mostafa Zico confirmed that all Pharaohs players are aware of the great responsibility placed on their shoulders ahead of the expected confrontation against Argentina in the 16th round of the 2026 World Cup today, stressing that public support is the biggest incentive to continue in the tournament.

Zico said in statements The official website of the Egyptian Football AssociationThe team enjoys a lot of moral and public support, which gives the players and technical staff extra motivation to give their best against the reigning champions.

He added: “We are well aware of the responsibility and we strive to provide the best possible level to continue in the tournament and achieve the dream of the Egyptian fans.”

Regarding the upcoming confrontation with Argentina captain Lionel Messi, Zico stressed that his respect for the tango star does not mean focusing only on him, explaining:

The player of the Egyptian national team concluded his statements by emphasizing the difficulty of the match, saying: “It is very difficult to face Argentina, but we will go into the game to win.”
Egypt enter the match against Argentina after continuing their strong performances at the 2026 World Cup as they edged out Australia in the round of 32 to book their place in the last eight where they will face reigning champions Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium.

As for Argentina, they advanced to the finals after a perfect group stage, narrowly beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the Round of 32 to set up a date with Egypt in one of the most famous encounters of the round.