Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina vs. Jordan at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Lionel Scaloni confirmed in a press conference that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's Group G match against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup. The match involves Argentina, who have already secured qualification. The announcement gained traction after an interaction between Scaloni and the iconic journalist Macaya Marquez, who has covered 18 World Cups. Scaloni expressed appreciation for Marquez's long-standing contribution to sports journalism during the interaction.
- •Lionel Messi will not start against Jordan in Group G.
- •Argentina has already qualified for the next stage of the tournament.
- •Scaloni's confirmation came during a press conference with Macaya Marquez.
- •This marks Marquez's 18th consecutive World Cup coverage.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Scaloni couldn’t hide Lionel Messi’s World Cup game status from iconic 91-year-old journalist
"Lionel Messi will be on the bench for Argentina vs. Jordan in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, but the way Scaloni confirmed the news has gone viral.
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