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Messi Faces a Rest-or-Record Decision Against Jordan
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First reported by Mako · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Argentina have secured first place in their World Cup group and will face Jordan in a meaningless final group match. Lionel Scaloni must decide whether to rest Lionel Messi or let him play as he chases more record goals against Kylian Mbappe.
- 01Argentina already secured first place in the group after beating Austria 2-0.
- 02Algeria’s 2-1 win over Jordan locked in Argentina’s top spot.
- 03Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
- 04Kylian Mbappe trails Messi with 16 goals.
- 05Scaloni must choose between resting Messi or playing him against Jordan.
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OrganizationsArgentina, Jordan, Austria, Algeria, Mexico, United States, Germany, Paris Saint-Germain
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