Recalling egypt

FIFA World Cup Round: Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has insisted his side will take on defending champions Argentina without fear in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash in Atlanta on Tuesday, saying his players must focus on their own game rather than be overawed by the reputation of Lionel Messi and his teammates.

While acknowledging that Argentina will start as favourites, Hassan said his squad believes it has what it takes to spring a surprise against the reigning world champions.

"If we ran a poll right now about who would win tomorrow, we all know the majority would favour them because we're facing one of the game's giants in Argentina," Hassan said as quoted by FIFA.