Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said. The match is scheduled for Saturday, and Scaloni confirmed the decision in a statement.
According to ESPN, Scaloni stated that Messi will not start the game, which marks Argentina's final match in the group stage. Yahoo Sports also reported the same confirmation, noting that Scaloni made the announcement.
Messi, who is the World Cup's top scorer, has been a key player for Argentina throughout the tournament. However, Scaloni's decision to bench him for the final group match suggests a strategic move, possibly to rest the player or adjust the team's lineup for future games.
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