New Delhi, June 27 -- In a massive development, Lionel Messi will start be on the bench during Argentina's final Group J encounter against Jordan on the final day of group-stage matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. The decision to rest Messi comes from the fact that Argentina have already secured their place in the round of 32 and Scaloni needs to keep his scoring machine fresh for the knockouts.

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