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Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...

ESPN · Jun 27, 2026, 2:06 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • We'll announce the team tomorrow," Scaloni said during Friday's news conference ahead of the game at AT&T Stadium.
  • - How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? - FIFA World Cup match schedule - Hunger, neglect, sexual abuse: Inside Argentina's soccer development system
  • Argentina have already qualified for the round of 32 as winners of Group J after defeating Algeria and Austria.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

We'll announce the team tomorrow," Scaloni said during Friday's news conference ahead of the game at AT&T Stadium.

- How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? - FIFA World Cup match schedule - Hunger, neglect, sexual abuse: Inside Argentina's soccer development system

Argentina have already qualified for the round of 32 as winners of Group J after defeating Algeria and Austria. The 2022 champions are set to face the runners-up from Group H, which includes Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.

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