Jordan vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi starts on the bench
Argentina faces Jordan in their World Cup 2026 Group J finale, with Lionel Messi notably starting the match on the bench.
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The brief
Argentina is competing against Jordan in the final match of Group J during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coverage from USA Today focuses on the potential implications for Argentina should they lose this fixture.
Meanwhile, Fox News has analyzed whether Messi's Argentina or Kylian Mbappé's France remains the favorite for the title. Future updates will likely center on the final score of the Jordan match and how the result affects Argentina's standing in Group J.
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Quick answers
Is Lionel Messi starting the match against Jordan?
No, coverage indicates that Messi is starting the game on the bench.
Which group is Argentina in?
Argentina is competing in Group J.
Who else is being discussed as a title favorite?
According to Fox News, Kylian Mbappé's France is mentioned alongside Argentina as a favorite.
Coverage (5)
- Watch as Algeria take on Austria in Kansas BBC · 3h ago
- Algeria vs. Austria Live Updates, Score: Latest World Cup News and Goals FOX Sports · 3h ago
- Algeria vs Austria live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and goal alerts The New York Times · 3h ago
- What happens if Argentina loses World Cup Group J finale to Jordan? USA Today · 3h ago
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Title Pie: Is Messi's Argentina Or Mbappé's France The Favorite? Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 18h ago broke it first
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