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World Cup 2026: Messi begins on bench
Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni stating the decision was not injury-related and meant to keep Messi in competitive form. Despite leading the Golden Boot standings with five goals, Messi's substitution aims to balance rest and readiness for upcoming matches. The game will take place in Dallas, and Scaloni emphasized maintaining possession and controlling the match against a fast-paced Jordan team.
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