Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi's 39th birthday, that Messi will begin the game on the bench, but also indicated that he “will come in a little bit later.” Scaloni didn't say when Messi might substitute into the match, or what his lineup would be against first-time World Cup participant Jordan.