The intrigue is over! It’s revealed whether Messi will play against Jordan
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed his plans for Messi’s involvement in the final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. According to the coach, the team captain will begin the game on the bench, but he is guaranteed to make an appearance after halftime.
Details: Scaloni stated that Messi “will be on the bench, but will get minutes in the second half” in tomorrow’s match.
This decision seems logical given Argentina’s position in the group. The team has already secured first place following their victories over Algeria and Austria, so the coaching staff can afford to rotate the squad before the knockout stage.
At the same time, Scaloni isn’t planning to leave Messi without any match practice. For the 39-year-old national team leader, the clash with Jordan will be a chance to stay sharp and maybe even boost his personal World Cup stats.
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