Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday that Messi will be on the bench at the start of Saturday night's game against Jordan, but he indicated the World Cup career goal scoring leader will come in as a substitut

Argentina tops Group J with six points after beating Austria 2-0. Scaloni plans rotation vs. Jordan, with Messi likely to play just 45 minutes in Dallas.

The holders passage through to the round of 32 is secure after beating Algeria and Austria.