Messi to start on bench for Argentina's final group match against Jordan

Lionel Messi will not start Argentina's final group-stage match against Jordan, manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. The world's top scorer at this tournament is rested for what could be the last group game before the knockout rounds begin. Messi's absence from the starting line-up is a notable shift for Argentina heading into the knockout stage, with the tournament's top scorer held back as the group phase concludes.