Scaloni set to rotate as Jordan fight to stay alive

Argentina could rotate heavily, Messi and Dibu uncertain

Argentina are through. Top of Group J and already qualified, Scaloni is expected to shuffle his lineup against Jordan on Friday (1). Lionel Messi is a doubt to feature at all. Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez may also sit this one out. One report suggests Scaloni will try an unprecedented starting XI, resting key names before the knockout rounds (1). Olé reports Dibu would normally be part of any rotation, but there is a specific reason he might be left out entirely (2). For your team, this could be a break. Facing Argentina's second string is a different proposition than their full-strength lineup.

Jordan need a win and help

You go into the final Group J match bottom after losses to Austria (3–1) and Algeria (2–1). Ali Olwan scored your country's first World Cup goal against Austria. Nizar Al Rashdan put you ahead against Algeria before Amine Gouiri's late winner broke the night. A win over Argentina keeps the door open. Anything less and the tournament is over. Jamal Sellami's side have shown they can score at this level. Now they need a result.