Lionel Messi's remains as the talisman for his country after bagging seven goals so far in the tournament - level with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland - but with a game less played by the Inter Miami forward.
Messi will lead Argentina's attack once more with Mohamed Salah charged with the task of inspiring the underdogs against the holders.
It's the first time the pair have met on the international stage, but they could be club rivals in 2026, with Salah rumoured to be considering an MLS free transfer offer following his Liverpool exit last month.
However, it's a second career face-off, with Messi taking on Salah during his time at Barcelona up against both Roma and Liverpool.
During Salah's 2015/16 loan at Roma - before joining permanently the following season - Barcelona secured 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olmpico as part of the UEFA Champions League group stages.
Neither player scored in that game, and Salah missed the return tie, as Messi bagged a double and Barcelona won 6-1 back in Catalonia.
The most infamous meet came in 2018/19 UCL semi finals as Messi's outrageous first-leg double sealed a 3-0 home win with Salah and Liverpool left stunned.
Salah famously missed the second leg through injury, and despite facing a mountain, Liverpool pulled off an all-time comeback win to knock Messi out and go on to beat Tottenham in the final.