Lionel Messi's Status for Argentina vs. Jordan at 2026 FIFA World Cup Revealed By Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Messi's quest to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot could hit a bit of a snag in Argentina's final match of the group stage.

Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will be on the bench for Saturday's clash with Jordan, though the plan is to bring him on as a substitute.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is leading the tournament with five goals, one more than the four players tied for second.

Argentina has already secured first place in Group J, which presents Scaloni with an opportunity to ease the workloads of Messi and other key stars.