https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lionel-messi-dropped-for-next-argentina-game-as-lionel-scaloni-opts-to-give-team-mates-a-chance-to-shineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lionel-messi-dropped-for-next-argentina-game-as-lionel-scaloni-opts-to-give-team-mates-a-chance-to-shinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lionel-messi-dropped-for-next-argentina-game-as-lionel-scaloni-opts-to-give-team-mates-a-chance-to-shine#u23105Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:42:45 +0000Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi would not start in the final group-stage game against Jordan. The decision follows Argentina securing qualification for the knockout stages. Messi entered the game as a substitute and extended his goal record.What's confirmed:Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi would start on the bench for the final group-stage match against Jordan.Argentina had already secured qualification before the match against Jordan.The game took place at Dallas Stadium.Lionel Messi played as a substitute against Jordan and extended his goal record.