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Lionel Messi available for Argentina against Jordan in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Lionel Messi available for Argentina against Jordan in World Cup match
Summary

Argentina faces Jordan tonight in their final group play match of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, who has been a standout player with five goals, will not start but is available off the substitutes' bench, according to Coach Lionel Scaloni. The team has already secured a place in the Round of 32 and will play Cape Verde next Friday in Miami.

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  • •Argentina plays Jordan tonight in World Cup group play.
  • •Messi will come off the bench, having scored five goals in the tournament.
  • •Coach Scaloni suggests limited starters ahead of knockout rounds.
  • •Argentina will face Cape Verde next Friday in Miami.
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  • 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Is Lionel Messi playing in Argentina World Cup game tonight?
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Argentina is playing Jordan tonight. Here's Messi's status.

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