Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine
Lionel Messi benched for Argentina's World Cup group finale
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Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final World Cup group game against Jordan. Coverage from Reuters and BBC News reports that Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Messi's reduced role, opting to give team-mates a chance to shine.
ESPN and Goal.com also cover the story, highlighting Scaloni's decision. The move comes as Argentina faces Jordan in their final group stage match, with various outlets providing updates and predictions on the game, including CBS Sports and FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Quick answers
Why is Lionel Messi starting on the bench?
Lionel Scaloni wants to give team-mates a chance to shine
Who is covering the story?
Reuters, BBC News, ESPN, and Goal.com
Where is the match taking place?
Coverage does not yet specify the location, but mentions Dallas Stadium
Coverage (13)
- Kalshi promo code ALCOM15 unlocks $15 in bonus trades when you predict $15+ on Argentina-Jordan in World Cup AL.com · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi to start final group game on bench BBC · 1d ago
- Kalshi referral code ALCOM15: Get a $15 bonus for Argentina vs Jordan AL.com · 1d ago
- Jordan vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi set to start on the bench ESPN · 1d ago
- Argentina vs. Jordan odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 18-8 roll CBS Sports · 1d ago
- LIVE | Argentina faces Jordan in final group stage match at Dallas Stadium FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1d ago
- Where to Stream Tonight’s Argentina vs. Jordan World Cup Soccer Match Online Rolling Stone · 1d ago
- Argentina vs. Jordan odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 18-8 roll CBS Sports · 1d ago
- MATCH PREVIEW: Messi and De Paul Close Out FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage Action With Argentina Inter Miami CF · 1d ago
- Scaloni confirms Messi will not start against Jordanians Reuters · 1d ago
- Where to Watch Jordan vs. Argentina World Cup Match Live Online The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale ESPN · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine Goal.com · 1d ago broke it first
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