26/06/2026 19:41 - Deportes
The Argentine National Team is experiencing its best moment in the 2026 World Cup. With 6 points and a goal difference of +5, the team managed by Lionel Scaloni has secured first place in Group J and now awaits their opponent in the Round of 32.
The match against Jordan, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM at the Dallas stadium, represents an ideal scenario for the coaching staff to rotate and give playing time to players who haven't had prominence in the tournament yet.
According to sources close to the national team, up to 7 players could see their first action in this World Cup:
Defender Cuti Romero (Cristian Romero) will be preserved after receiving a knock to his knee during the previous match. The decision is precautionary and not serious, according to medical sources.
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24, 2026 as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, with 18 goals and 4 Guinness records: most goals, most matches, most victories, and most minutes played.
The Jordan national team arrives at this match with no possibility of qualification. They lost their two previous encounters and haven't achieved any victories throughout 2026. This scenario transforms the match into an opportunity for Argentine players coming from the bench to demonstrate their worth.
Leandro Paredes arrives with an accumulated yellow card and some inactivity, which could motivate Scaloni to give him minutes so he can regain competitive rhythm ahead of the decisive stages.
Meanwhile, Nicolás Tagliafico has been overcoming minor injuries, and this match could serve him to gain physical and footballing confidence.
The big question is whether Lionel Messi will take the field in Dallas. The captain, who turned 39 on June 24, has deep knowledge of his body and knows how to manage his energies. According to analysts, the most convenient approach would be for him to play between 30 and 45 minutes to maintain competitive rhythm, considering there will be 11 days between this match and the Round of 32.
"Whoever is in the best form, even if the match is meaningless for others, whoever performs brilliantly could be the first substitute in future matches" - Football analysis about the opportunity for bench players.
Argentina will play the Round of 32 on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Miami, facing the second-place team from Group H. The current configuration of that group shows:
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4 |
| Uruguay | 2 |
| Cape Verde | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Argentina's opponent will be determined after the final round of Group H matches, where Spain stands as favorite to maintain first place.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM (Argentina time)
Venue: Dallas, United States
Group: J - Third round
Argentina's Situation: 1st place with 6 points (+5 GD)
Jordan's Situation: Eliminated, 0 points
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