Messi to Start on Bench Against Jordan, Says Scaloni

In a pre-match press conference, Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentina National Football Team, revealed that superstar captain Lionel Messi will begin the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Jordan on the bench. This decision was made to manage Messi's workload carefully as Argentina progresses through the tournament.

Scaloni responded to a question from renowned journalist Enriqu Macaya Márquez, who has covered 18 World Cups, but did not disclose the full lineup for the match. Scaloni expressed admiration for Márquez and shared a moment of respect between the two icons of Argentine football.

The announcement comes as Argentina prepares for a crucial fixture, with fans eagerly awaiting the team's balance and strategy under Scaloni's leadership, especially following their triumph in the 2022 World Cup.