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Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, has emphasized the need for maximum focus from his players ahead of their Round of 16 match against Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, warning that the reigning champions cannot afford any mistakes. Argentina successfully concluded the group stage and is considered the favorite to advance further, but Scaloni stressed that knockout matches allow no room for error. He praised Tunisia's performance, noting they are well-organized defensively and dangerous in transitions. When asked if Argentina relies solely on Lionel Messi, who has scored six of the team's eight goals so far, Scaloni dismissed such claims, highlighting the contributions of other forwards like Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. Messi is expected to return to the starting lineup after resting in the final group stage match, though Scaloni did not specify how long he would play.