27/06/2026 22:29 - Deportes
Argentina and Jordan face off this Saturday, June 27 at 23:00 (Argentina time) at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas for the third round of Group J in the 2026 World Cup. The match presents two completely opposite realities: the Argentine national team, already qualified as group leaders with 6 points and a +5 goal difference, versus a Jordan side making their World Cup debut and already mathematically eliminated.
According to sports media reports, Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be a substitute for the first time since the quarter-finals of Germany 2006, ending a streak of 24 consecutive World Cup starts. The captain turned 39 on 24/06/2026 and is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals.
Argentina has already secured first place in Group J with victories in their first two matches, and their next commitment will be against Cape Verde on July 3, 2026 at 19:00 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, in the Round of 16.
Players who could make their World Cup debut:
Cuti Romero will be rested due to a knee knock, although he has already returned to training.
Jordan is playing their first World Cup in history in this 2026 edition. The Middle Eastern country, with only 11 million inhabitants, qualified after a remarkable campaign in the Asian qualifiers, where they reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Cup.
However, the World Cup experience was brief: two defeats in their first matches left 'Al-Nashama' (The Knights) with no mathematical chance of advancing. The team, managed by Jamal Abu-Abed, arrives at the match against Argentina with 0 points, seeking at least one historic goal.
Facts about Jordan:
This match will have special significance: while Argentina prepares for the knockout phase with their minds set on the Round of 16 clash against Cape Verde, Jordan has the opportunity to write a golden page in their brief World Cup history. A goal, a point, or even a strong performance against the world champions would be cause for celebration for the Arab delegation.
Time: 23:00 (Argentina time) / 22:00 (Dallas local time)
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas, USA
Referee: István Kovács (Romania)
Broadcast: DGO, Disney+, Telefe, TV Pública, TyC Sports
Emiliano Martínez; Giuliano Simeone, Otamendi, Senesi, Tagliafico; Palacios, Paredes, Lo Celso; Nico Paz; Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez.
This would be the rotated lineup, allowing several players to get minutes in the World Cup.
The AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), is one of the most impressive venues in the United States. With a capacity of approximately 80,000 spectators (expandable to 100,000), it features the world's largest column-free interior and a massive high-definition video screen that spans from one 20-yard line to the other.
Location: Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth
Opened: 2009
Surface: Natural grass (for soccer matches)
Argentina will look to maintain their unbeaten run in the group stage while Jordan attempts to bid farewell with heads held high. The AT&T Stadium in Dallas awaits a match where World Cup history continues to be written.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
