Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has warned his players not to underestimate Egypt ahead of their World Cup clash on Tuesday.

La Selección made their way to the last 16 after claiming a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Argentina will look to book their place in the quarter-finals when they face Egypt at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Scaloni expressed confidence in his team’s ability to rise to the challenge, insisting Argentina are fully prepared to face one of Africa’s strongest nations.

“We are on alert just like we were before the match against Cabo Verde. Egypt is also a good rival.

“It’s a very good team. They have important players and a coach that has been working with them for a while now.

“They play good football and always make it difficult for their rivals. Salah is a great player, it will be a pleasure to face him.

“Our team knows how to face these great players and we always work hard for it.”