Scaloni rotates Argentina as Messi benches for final World Cup group game
Argentina will rotate for their last World Cup group match, benching captain Lionel Messi to manage his workload while giving other squad members minutes before the knockouts. Messi is expected to come on for the second half, with options like Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez potentially starting together. Cristian Romero’s injury is not serious, and the team aims to maintain fitness and momentum ahead of a Round of 32 clash with Cape Verde after already securing qualification against Jordan.