Scaloni says Messi’s performance is uncomfortable for him.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said that his legendary forward Lionel Messi left him “speechless” after the team’s 3‑1 victory over Jordan in the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina finished first in Group J after the 3‑1 win in their final group‑stage match.

The match, played at Dallas Stadium on Sunday morning, saw Giovani Lo Celso score in the 19th minute and Lautaro Martínez convert a penalty in the 31st minute. Jordan’s Musa Al‑Taamari pulled one back in the 55th minute, before Messi added a free‑kick goal in the 80th minute.

The 39‑year‑old began the game on the bench and was introduced in the 59th minute. After the match, Scaloni praised the eight‑time Ballon d’Or winner.

Speaking to Mundo Albiceleste, Scaloni said, “I spoke with Leo and we both agreed that him being substituted into the match in the second half was the best thing for today, that shows what he means to the group. About Leo, I see what you all see. It’s even uncomfortable for me because he’s left me speechless.”

He added, “He chose today to think about his teammates who are getting minutes rather than those numbers that so many people talk about to boost his record. That says a lot about what his teammates and the Argentina national team mean to him.”

With his goal against Jordan, Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive matches.