Messi, who turned 39 on Wednesday, is the World Cup's top scorer with five goals.

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.

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…