Lionel Messi to Bench Against Jordan in World Cup
Summary
Lionel Messi will start on the bench in Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan in the World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni planning to bring him on in the second half. Messi leads the scoring charts with five goals. France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland were also rested in their recent match where Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi will not start but may come on as a substitute against Jordan in the World Cup.
- Messi has scored five goals in the tournament, leading the Golden Boot race.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi's rest is not due to injury.
- France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland were also rested in a recent match where Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick.
