Egypt: Hossam Hassan to Maintain Egypt's Identity Against Star-Studded World Champions Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side will remain true to its identity when it takes on the reigning world champions, Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening, insisting his players will focus on their own game rather than the stature of their star-studded opponents.

The Pharaohs have reached the knockout stage after an impressive group campaign and now face the reigning world champions led by the in-form Lionel Messi.

Speaking ahead of the match, Hassan acknowledged the challenge posed by the reigning world champions but stressed that Egypt's preparations have centered on maintaining the style and principles developed since he took charge.