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Argentina Makes Decision on Lionel Messi for Final Group Stage Game

Argentina Makes Decision on Lionel Messi for Final Group Stage Game

Summary

Argentina's coach Scaloni said Lionel Messi will likely start as a substitute in their last group game against Jordan in the World Cup. Messi has scored five goals so far and holds the record for most goals in men's World Cup history.

Key Facts

  • Argentina will play Jordan in their final Group Stage World Cup game.
  • The match is scheduled for Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET, shown on Fox.
  • Coach Scaloni said Messi will probably enter the game later as a substitute.
  • Messi scored five goals in the first two games, including a hat trick against Algeria.
  • Messi holds the record for most goals in men's World Cup history, with 18 goals.
  • Argentina has already secured first place in Group J after wins over Algeria and Austria.
  • Argentina aims to control the ball and dominate Jordan in the upcoming game.
  • Argentina will next play Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
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