Scaloni Confirms Messi Will Start on Bench Against Jordan

Argentina will host Jordan in their final 2026 World Cup group stage match, having already secured top spot in Group J. Head coach Lionel Scaloni officially confirmed that star captain Messi will not be in the starting lineup for this encounter.

Scaloni's decision to rest Messi signals his intention to keep the squad at full strength for the knockout rounds. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will also be left out of the starting eleven.