Arlington, United States, June 27, 2026 (AFP) - Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench

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2026-06-27

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group game against Jordan on Saturday on the bench with the reigning champions already assured of top spot, coach Lionel Scaloni said. "Leo will come on later and I've already confirmed the team, but we're going to announce it tomorrow," Scaloni told reporters on Friday. Argentina have already sealed top spot in Group J after wins over Austria (2-0) and Algeria (3-0). The captain Messi, who turned 39 on W......

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