Messi to Sit on Bench as Argentina Face Jordan in Group Stage
Argentina will host Jordan in the final group fixture, having already secured a spot in the knockout rounds. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi will start the match on the bench as part of a rotation policy.
Messi remains eligible to enter the game, but the focus will be on giving minutes to emerging talents.
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