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Can Messi play Ronaldo in World Cup? Explaining knockout bracket for Argentina, Portugal

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Here's what to know about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's potential World Cup meeting.

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Argentina’s Coach Breaks His Rule On Lionel Messi Question For 91-Year-Old Journalist In A Heartwarming Moment

Lionel Scaloni rarely divulges information in a pre-match press conference. He prefers to keep his lineups under wraps, deflecting questions about who will start with the kind of practiced ambiguity that every international manager…

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Why Argentina is benching Lionel Messi, other starters against Jordan in Group J finale

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Lionel Messi has plundered five goals in two matches to send Argentina through to the World Cup knockout rounds in quick time. He will put his feet up when La Albiceleste face Jordan.

World Cup group stage concludes as Argentina rest Lionel Messi, England chase group stage win and more

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With Messi out Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez are in the spotlight as they vie for his understudy role

Why isn't Lionel Messi starting for Argentina at the World Cup?

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All-time leading finals goalscorer will begin on the bench for last Group J fixture against Jordan in Dallas

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Is Lionel Messi playing today? Argentina superstar’s status vs. Jordan

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Argentina have already rubber stamped top spot in World Cup Group J ahead of Saturday's clash with Jordan, so could Lionel Messi be on the bench?

Lionel Messi OUT of Argentina starting lineup vs Jordan as long-term view taken

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Argentina have scored five goals at the World Cup so far with Lionel Messi netting all five, but he won't be starting in their final group game against Jordan

Vozinha said playing against Lionel Messi is his dream; it will come true in the World Cup’s RO32

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Cape Verde sensation Vozinha dreamed about playing against Lionel Messi, and now it’s come true with the 2026 World Cup’s Round of 32. Cape Verde...

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Lionel Scaloni couldn’t hide Lionel Messi’s World Cup game status from iconic 91-year-old journalist

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Lionel Messi will be on the bench for Argentina vs. Jordan in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, but the way Scaloni confirmed the...

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Messi breaks another World Cup record as holders march on

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Lionel Messi came off the bench to score yet again as Argentina made it three wins from three at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.

Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Bukayo Saka, Lionel Messi among best bets for Saturday

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The final day of the group stage is Saturday, and we are revealing our our anytime 2026 World Cup goalscorer prop picks

2026 FIFA World Cup Title Pie: Is Messi's Argentina Or Mbappé's France The Favorite?

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Is Lionel Messi's Argentina or Kylian Mbappé's France the favorite entering the knockout round? Here's how Nick Wright assesses each team's chances to win the tournament.

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Messi’s Unrivaled Numbers Eclipse Even Pelé, Maradona – Malouda

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Former France winger Florent Malouda has declared that Lionel Messi’s statistical dominance places him beyond comparison, suggesting that even all-time greats like Pelé and Diego Maradona fall short when it comes to durability and…

Messi to start on bench but Scaloni hoping for high Argentina levels

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Lionel Messi is leading the World Cup Golden Boot race, but the Argentina great is set to be handed a rest against Jordan.

A Sculptor Rushes to Finish a Lionel Messi Statue During the World Cup

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As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.

Is Lionel Messi playing tonight? Latest news on Argentina lineup for 2026 World Cup game vs. Jordan

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Argentina return to the pitch on Saturday night for their final Group J game against Jordan, with their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds already secured.

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'We held our nerve' - Pico set for Messi match-up

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Pico Lopes said that he and his team-mates had "held our nerve" to secure a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia which was enough to progress to the knockout phase of the World Cup and a Round of 32 clash with Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Will Lionel Messi Play in Jordan vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Match?

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Lionel Messi is set to lead defending champions Argentina against FIFA World Cup 2026 debutants Jordan tonight, June 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM CDT in Dallas Stadium. With Argentina already through to the Round of 32, all eyes are on Messi's…