Messi, who wants to play in Group 3 against Jordan: decision to keep the rhythm
According to journalist Leo Paradiso, 39-year-old Argentina captain Lionel Messi wants to play in the third round match against Jordan, according to The Touchline. The aim is not to score more goals; He said this decision was to avoid a long break and maintain the rhythm of the competition. Argentina's 2nd round ended on June 22; 1/16 final on 4th July. Messi reckons the 11-day gap will be too long.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes that he would like to feature in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage against Jordan on June 28. Even though the team has already secured the playoffs, Messi's position is that it is important to play at least a few minutes so that the competition does not lose momentum.
A report by The Touchline quoted journalist Leo Paradiso as sharing information on the X social media site. Accordingly, the 39-year-old Messi wants to participate in the Jordan clash not with the intention of adding more goals, but to maintain his physical condition and rhythm of the game.
The 2nd round in Argentina ends on June 22, while the Round of 16 will take place on July 4. Messi believes the 11-day gap between these two dates would be too long. So he's hoping to get even a few minutes in the group final against Jordan to help get him in full swing ahead of the playoffs.
With Argentina already guaranteed a place in the playoffs, the team's schedule will determine how long Messi will be on the field. But this information indicates that his participation in the clash with Jordan is more likely in order to maintain the rhythm.
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