Emiliano Martínez gave an update on the injury to his finger.

Martínez arrived to the World Cup with the Argentina national team with a fractured finger. He has played in all three of Argentina’s matches at the World Cup and speaking to Diario Olé after Argentina’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup, here is what he had to say:

“I can now play without a finger kit for the next game.

“I decided not to have surgery, I had a bad time. I came here very prepared, I still haven’t trained with the group, always with Tocalli.

“On the pitch I try not to suffer. When they told me I had to have surgery, millions of questions came to me but the coach supported me. He told me no matter the game, he would always support me.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about Lionel Messi after the team’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference after the team’s 3-1 win where he commented on the team, the match against Jordan and the match against Cabo Verde. At the same press conference, Scaloni spoke about Lionel Messi, who was substituted into the match and scored. Here is what he had to say:

“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 chose today to think about his team mates 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 team mates and the Argentina national team mean to him.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference after the team’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni made it seven wins at the World Cup, one behind Carlos Bilardo for all time as Argentina national team coach. Sclaoni spoke at a press conference after the match about the team, the match against Jordan, the injuries, Giovani Lo Celso and the match against Cabo Verde. Here is what he had to say:

“The balance, logically, after winning the three matches is positive.

“Jordan are a good team, they defend well and leave no spaces. The guys had a good match and showed me that everyone is ready to play if needed.”

Scaloni also spoke about the injuries:

“Beyond Cuti, who we hope to recover, the rest of the team is available.”

About the team:

“We have to keep giving our all because this shirt means always performing and trying to win. The players carry it inside, the competitiveness and that’s how it will be.

“I feel the same as on the first day, experiencing the same feelings before every match. We always feel something in the put of our stomachs because there’s no such thing as an easy game, we live it that way.

“Today was a match to avoid risking players and to be able to see players who can fill different positions. We are satisfied with the choice.”

The Argentina national team coach also spoke about Giovani Lo Celso:

“Lo Celso lost a World Cup in a way that was raw and we were waiting for him to get his chance. For the group, he’s an important guy. He played well, scored a goal and that fills us up even more.

“We are doing well and now starts another step of the World Cup.

“Today, I think the team can play with Julián and Lautaro. And they did well, they are players that can compliment each other. We need to seek balance.”

And the Round of 32 match:

“Cabo Verde does not surprise me because they are a good team. It’s a difficult opponent, that have already made things difficult for Spain, one of the favorites, to Uruguay and to Saudi Arabia. They are a fast team and with quality.”

Lionel Messi has now scored 72 free kick goals, the third most ever scored by a football player.

Messi scored a free kick goal for the Argentina national team in their 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup. That free kick was free kick number 72 of his career, drawing him level with Juninho Pernambucano of Brazil.

The Argentine is in third place with 72 goals, Roberto Dinamita of Brazil has 75 free kick goals and Marcelino Carioca of Brazil has 78 goals.

Lionel Scaloni is one win behind Carlos Bilardo as the Argentina national team coach with the most World Cup wins.

Scaloni has won seven World Cup matches, tying Cesar Menotti, who also has seven World Cup matches won. The two are behind Carlos Bilardo who has won eight World Cup matches, the most by an Argentina national team coach.

Carlos Bilardo won his eight matches having coached the team when they won the 1986 World Cup and the 1990 World Cup where the team reached the final. Lionel Scaloni won against Mexico, Poland, Australia and Croatia at the 2022 World Cup as the penalty shootout wins against the Netherlands and France count as draws.

At the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni has won against Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Cesar Menotti coached the team when they won the 1978 World Cup and at the 1982 World Cup.