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Messi Set for Bench Role as Argentina Faces Jordan
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Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi will start on the bench when Argentina meets Jordan in its final group game in Texas. Argentina is already through as group winner, and Messi is expected to come on in the second half. He leads the World Cup all-time scoring chart with 18 goals after five in this tournament.
- 01Messi will start on the bench against Jordan, Scaloni confirmed.
- 02Argentina has already secured first place and knockout qualification.
- 03The match is set for Sunday morning at 5:00 a.m. Israel time in Texas.
- 04Scaloni said Messi may enter in the second half.
- 05Messi leads the World Cup all-time scoring list with 18 goals.
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