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Argentina makes several changes, including Palacios starting against Jordan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Argentina makes several changes, including Palacios starting against Jordan
Summary

Argentina faces Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, with Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios making his tournament debut. Manager Lionel Scaloni has rested key players, including Lionel Messi, after securing qualification for the Round of 32. Jordan, having lost both of their group matches, is already out of contention. The match carries no impact on group standings, as Argentina has confirmed their top position.

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By the Numbers
  • •Argentina lines up with significant changes against Jordan.
  • •Palacios starts as Messi is rested for the match.
  • •Jordan has already been eliminated from the tournament.
  • •Match does not affect group standings for Argentina.
  • •Next, Argentina will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
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  • 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Leverkusen's Palacios helps Argentina end group stage with perfect record
  • 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Leverkusen’s Palacios starts as Argentina make several changes for Jordan test
What they're saying
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Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios benefitted from Argentina's early qualification to the Round of 32 as he set to make his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup against debutants Jordan. Lionel Sc...

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Exequiel Palacios played the entire game for his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup when Argentina ended the group stage with 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan. Bayer Leverkusen’s midfielder had...

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