Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina against Jordan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Lionel Messi will begin on the bench for Argentina's World Cup 2026 group stage match against Jordan, confirmed by head coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina has already secured victory in Group J, winning 3-0 against Algeria and 2-0 against Austria, allowing for player rotation. Jordan, having lost both of their previous matches, is eliminated from the tournament. If Messi does not play against Jordan, he would go 11 days without seeing action before Argentina's Round of 32 match on July 3.
- •Messi scored all five of Argentina’s goals in the World Cup.
- •Argentina won Group J and will face a knockout round on July 3.
- •Jordan has lost both of its group stage matches and is eliminated.
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi will start on bench vs. Jordan, Argentina coach confirms
"Messi would go 11 days without playing if he didn't take the field at all versus Jordan.
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