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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

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 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J match v Jordan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026. (Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.

The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.

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