Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine
Lionel Messi will begin Argentina’s final FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match against Jordan on the bench.
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The brief
Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will not start in the upcoming group stage match against Jordan. The team will instead prioritize providing opportunities for other players to perform.
Coverage from Reuters, ESPN, BBC, and Goal.com highlights the change in the starting lineup. Outlets including FOX Sports, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports are tracking the match preparations and betting odds ahead of the game at Dallas Stadium.
Observers are waiting to see if Messi will enter the match as a substitute. The status of his participation remains subject to the manager's tactical decisions during the fixture.
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Quick answers
Will Lionel Messi play against Jordan?
While he will not start the match, coverage notes that he could potentially appear as a substitute.
Why is Messi being benched?
Manager Lionel Scaloni has opted to give other team-mates a chance to shine during this group stage match.
Where is the match taking place?
The match between Argentina and Jordan is being held at Dallas Stadium.
Coverage (14)
- MATCH PREVIEW: Messi and De Paul Close Out FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage Action With Argentina Inter Miami CF · 20h ago
- Scaloni confirms Messi will not start against Jordanians Reuters · 20h ago
- Argentina vs. Jordan Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match FOX Sports · 20h ago
- Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale ESPN · 20h ago
- Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine Goal.com · 20h ago
- Kalshi promo code ALCOM15 unlocks $15 in bonus trades when you predict $15+ on Argentina-Jordan in World Cup AL.com · 20h ago
- World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi to start final group game on bench BBC · 20h ago
- Messi is out of the starting lineup but could play in Argentina's group finale against Jordan Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
- Jordan vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi set to start on the bench ESPN · 20h ago
- Argentina vs. Jordan odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 18-8 roll CBS Sports · 20h ago
- LIVE | Argentina faces Jordan in final group stage match at Dallas Stadium FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 20h ago
- Argentina vs. Jordan odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 18-8 roll CBS Sports · 20h ago
- Where to Stream Tonight’s Argentina vs. Jordan World Cup Soccer Match Online Rolling Stone · 20h ago
- Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine Goal.com · 20h ago
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