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June 28, 2026
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1..

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Argentina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, with star player Lionel Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as they advance to the World Cup last 32.

  • Lionel Messi, the tournament's leading scorer, came off the bench to score Argentina's third goal with a free-kick.
  • Argentina finished Group J with maximum points, topping the group ahead of their upcoming match against Cape Verde on July 3.
  • The match saw significant squad rotation by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also finding the back of the net.

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