DALLAS, June 26 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.The Inter Miami playmaker has scored all five of his team's goals in their wins over Algeria and Austr

Lionel Messi will start on the bench against Jordan as Lionel Scaloni rotates Argentina's side. The call follows Argentina sealing top spot in Group J and turning towards the knockouts.

Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has confirmed that he will leave captain Lionel Messi on the bench for their last 2026 World Cup group game against

DALLAS, June 26 : Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on Saturday, even if Lionel Messi is likely to start the game at Dallas Stadium on the bench.The Jordanians lost both of their opening Group

DALLAS, June 26 : Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on Saturday, even if Lionel Messi is likely to start the game at Dallas Stadium on the bench.The Jordanians lost both of their opening Group

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale, but he could be a substitute.

Here's what to know about Lionel Messi's status for Saturday's match against Jordan.