Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J match at the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring a spectacular free kick after coming on as a second-half substitute. Giovani Lo Celso and Julián Álvarez also found the net in a historic match that saw several players make their World Cup debuts.
Argentina faces Jordan in their final Group J match at Dallas Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With qualification already secured, coach Lionel Scaloni rotates the squad: Messi starts as a substitute, with Otamendi as captain. Lo Celso, Simeone, Senesi, and Paz make their World Cup debuts.
Argentina, already qualified for the Round of 16 with 6 points, faces Jordan in their first-ever World Cup appearance. The match takes place Saturday 27/06 at 23:00 (Argentina time) at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the first time since 2006, as Scaloni rotates the squad. While Argentina prepares for the knockout stage, Jordan plays for pride in their historic tournament debut.
Argentina closes the group stage this Saturday at 23:00 in Dallas with multiple rotations confirmed by Lionel Scaloni. Several players will experience their dream of debuting in a World Cup against an already eliminated Jordan. The next opponent will be Cape Verde in Miami.
The Middle Eastern kingdom made history at USA 2026, qualifying for its first-ever World Cup. With just 11 million people, this peaceful nation surrounded by wars is home to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and has welcomed millions of refugees.
The Argentine National Team completed their final practice in Kansas City before traveling to Dallas to face Jordan in Group J's third match. Lionel Scaloni confirmed massive rotations: Messi will be a substitute and Lautaro Martínez alongside Julián Álvarez would form a double 9. Cuti Romero works separately due to a knee knock. Argentina already qualified as first with 6 points and +5 goal difference.
Argentina, already qualified as Group J leaders with 6 points, faces Jordan this Saturday in Dallas. Manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed squad rotations, with up to 7 players potentially making their World Cup debut. A crucial opportunity for Lo Celso, Paredes, Barco, and Giuliano Simeone to showcase their talent.
With qualification already secured as Group J leaders, Lionel Scaloni plans to give playing time to squad members who haven't yet featured. Saturday's match against Jordan in Dallas will be crucial for building team depth ahead of the Round of 16 in Miami.
Austria secured their first three points in Group J of the 2026 World Cup with a solid victory over Jordan in San Francisco. The European team positions itself as a candidate to advance alongside Argentina, with a key match against the South American giants scheduled for June 22 in Dallas.
The European team made a winning debut at the 2026 World Cup with goals from Schmid, an own goal by Al-Arab, and Marko Arnautovic. Ali Olwan had temporarily equalized for the Asian side. Austria sits second on goal difference behind Argentina, who thrashed Algeria 3-0 with a Messi hat-trick.
Austria overcame a tough challenge from a resilient Jordan side, who temporarily equalized with a stunning goal by Ali Olwan. An own goal and a strike from Marko Arnautovic sealed the European victory in Group J, where Argentina has already made their mark with a dominant win over Algeria.
Austria made a winning start to their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jordan in Group J. A spectacular goal from Schmid secured all three points for the European side, placing them second in the group behind Argentina, who cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria with a Lionel Messi hat-trick.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
