Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday. The goal is Messi’s sixth of the tournament, with Argentina continuing their attacking form ahead of their next knockout fixture. Multiple outlets report that the win is part of Argentina’s buildup to the round of 32 against Cape Verde.
Argentina also finish top of their group, according to the reports, compiling maximum points by winning all group matches. Their group results cited include a 3-0 victory over Algeria and a 2-0 win over Austria, with Messi involved in the scoring across those games. The articles consistently describe the Jordan match as a straightforward continuation of that momentum, with Argentina scoring three times and securing the win as they head into the last 32.
