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Argentina v Austria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi dropped as Scaloni rotates Argentina XI

Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final group-stage match after qualification was already secured. The head coach wants to manage his captain's workload while giving other members of the squad an opportunity to impress before the knockout stages.

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'Messi-dependencia' - Argentina can't keep relying solely on Leo

The fact that Lionel Messi already has five goals at the 2026 World Cup is obviously a great thing for Argentina. The worry, though, is that none of his team-mates have even managed to score one. Admittedly, relying on Messi was always part of the plan. As striking legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Fox Sports, "Messi isn't just Argentina's best player. He's Argentina's system."

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Standings

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1Kjelsaas crestKjelsaas1291227171028
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2Eidsvold TF crestEidsvold TF1282227111626
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3Loerenskog crestLoerenskog1282225111426
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4Levanger crestLevanger1180323131024
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5Hoenefoss crestHoenefoss1272327171023
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