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Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the team's plans are available from sources like KPRC 2.
In international soccer news, a notable player's status has been announced. Argentina's coach has made a decision about the team's upcoming match. The player in question is a record holder for scoring in the World Cup.
This player will not be in the starting lineup for the team's game against Jordan. The match is scheduled to take place on a Saturday night. Further details about the team's plans are available from sources like KPRC 2.
For more information about the player and the team's strategy, readers can consult the original source. The decision was announced after the player's recent birthday, but few additional details are available locally.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In international soccer news, a notable player's status has been announced. Argentina's coach has made a decision about the team's upcoming match. The player in question is a record holder for…
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