Lionel Messi to sit out first half for Argentina against Jordan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Lionel Messi will not start in Argentina's final group-stage match against Jordan. Argentina has already secured a place in the Round of 32 after Messi scored five goals in the first two matches against Algeria and Austria. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will be on the bench but will receive playing time in the second half. This decision allows Messi to rest ahead of the knockout stages while possibly adding to his current tally in the Golden Boot race. Argentina's next match is against Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
- •Argentina has already clinched a Round of 32 spot.
- •Messi scored all five of Argentina’s goals in previous matches.
- •Coach Scaloni confirmed Messi will play in the second half against Jordan.
- •Argentina faces Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s status for Argentina’s final group-stage match against Jordan revealed
"It is finally revealed if Lionel Messi will play in Argentina’s last group stage match. Argentina have already clinched a spot in the Round of 32, thanks to Lionel Messi’s terrific start to the 2026 World Cup.
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