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The defending champions have secured their top spot in the group with six points. They started their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria, followed by a 2-0 win against Austria. "Leo will start later. I've already confirmed the lineup, but it will be definitively set tomorrow," Scaloni was quoted as saying by AFP.
All five of Argentina's goals so far have been scored by Messi, who leads the scoring charts and has surpassed Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record (16 goals). The team captain celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday. "I would say he's at exactly the same level as in 2022, or even better," said defender Nicolas Tagliafico.
The match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington kicks off on Sunday at 4:00 AM CET. Jordan is guaranteed to finish in last, fourth place in the standings.
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