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Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...

ESPN Saturday 27 June 2026, 03:03 UTC By Lizzy Becherano 1 min read
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Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said.

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said.
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