Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, reach round of 16 as group winners

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Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, reach round of 16 as group winners
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Argentina was already qualified for the round of 16 and had also secured top spot in Group J.

With qualification and first place secured, national team coach Lionel Scaloni opted to rotate the starting lineup against Jordan, with several key players, including Lionel Messi, starting on the bench.

One of those who got the chance from the start was Giovanni Lo Celso - and he took advantage of it immediately. The midfielder curled in a free kick to make it 1-0 to Argentina.

In the second half, Messi was substituted on and the 39-year-old world star also took the opportunity to score from a free kick to make the final score 3-1. Messi leads the World Cup scoring chart with six goals.

Argentina will face Cape Verde in the round of 16.

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