Messi to sit out final vs Jordan

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final 2026 World Cup group match on the bench, as confirmed by coach Lionel Scaloni. Despite scoring all five goals in the tournament, Messi, who is nursing a hamstring issue, is expected to enter as a substitute to preserve his strength for the knockout stage. Argentina has already secured top position in the group and will face the second-place team from Group H in the round of 32.

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