Messi to start on bench for Argentina's last group match vs Jordan in FIFA WC

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday (IST) from the substitutes' bench, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. Messi is currently the tournament's leading scorer with five goals. Argentina have already qualified for the knockout stage and will face Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 on July 4.