Argentina wrapped up Group J with a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan at Dallas Stadium, maintaining their perfect record with three wins from three matches. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi ensured the reigning South American champions finished top of the group with maximum points.
Jordan showed spirit after halftime through Musa Al-Taamari but could not prevent another polished Argentine performance.
Match Summary
Argentina dominated possession from the opening whistle and were rewarded in the 19th minute when Giovani Lo Celso finished confidently to open the scoring.
The lead doubled just after the half-hour mark after VAR awarded Argentina a penalty. Lautaro Martínez stepped up and converted from the spot to give his side a comfortable 2-0 advantage before halftime.
Jordan responded immediately after the restart. Halftime substitute Musa Al-Taamari latched onto Ehsan Haddad’s pass in the 55th minute and finished clinically to reduce the deficit and briefly revive Jordan’s hopes.
Lionel Scaloni then introduced Lionel Messi on the hour, and the captain made his impact felt twenty minutes later. Messi calmly finished in the 80th minute to restore Argentina’s two-goal cushion and put the result beyond doubt.
Key Moments
- Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring in the 19th minute.
- Lautaro Martínez doubled Argentina’s lead from the penalty spot in the 31st minute.
- Musa Al-Taamari pulled one back for Jordan early in the second half.
- Lionel Messi came off the bench to score Argentina’s third goal.
- Argentina completed the group stage with three wins from three.
Match Statistics
Jordan 1-3 Argentina
- Possession: 30% – 70%
- Shots: 5 – 13
- Shots on target: 1 – 5
- Passes: 273 – 779
- Pass accuracy: 81% – 93%
- Corners: 2 – 6
- Fouls: 12 – 7
What It Means
Argentina finish top of Group J with a perfect nine points, eight goals scored and only one conceded, carrying outstanding momentum into the Round of 32.
Austria also progress after finishing second with four points, while Algeria narrowly miss out on qualification despite matching Austria’s points tally. Jordan leave the tournament without a point after three defeats.
Group J Final Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Looking Ahead
Argentina head into the knockout rounds looking every bit like title contenders after an impeccable group-stage campaign. With Messi returning to the scoresheet and the squad showing impressive depth, Lionel Scaloni’s side will be among the favourites as the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the Round of 32.
Jordan vs Argentina Preview: Messi’s Argentina Look to Finish Perfect Group Stage Against Eliminated Jordan
Argentina will aim to complete a flawless FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage campaign when they face Jordan in their final Group J fixture at Dallas Stadium.
Already through to the Round of 32 with six points from two matches, Lionel Scaloni’s side have been one of the tournament’s standout teams. Jordan, meanwhile, have lost both of their matches and are playing for pride after being eliminated.
Match Details
Fixture: Jordan vs Argentina
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group J
Date: 27 June 2026
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington
Group J Standings
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 6 |
| Austria | 2 | 3 |
| Algeria | 2 | 3 |
| Jordan | 2 | 0 |
Argentina have already secured top spot in Group J, while Jordan cannot qualify regardless of the result.
Jordan Looking to End Their Campaign Positively
Jordan have shown attacking promise despite back-to-back defeats, scoring twice across their opening two matches.
Ali Olwan and Nizar Al-Rashdan have each found the net once, while Mousa Al-Tamari and Noor Al-Rawabdeh have each registered an assist.
Top scorers:
- Ali Olwan – 1 goal
- Nizar Al-Rashdan – 1 goal
Top assists:
- Mousa Al-Tamari – 1
- Noor Al-Rawabdeh – 1
Jordan have scored two goals but conceded five, and they face their toughest challenge yet against one of the tournament favorites.
Argentina Have Been Near Perfect
Argentina have won both of their group matches without conceding a goal, scoring five times along the way.
Lionel Messi has been in sensational form, leading the Golden Boot race with five goals in just two matches. Rodrigo De Paul, Nico González and Facundo Medina have each contributed one assist.
Top scorer:
- Lionel Messi – 5 goals
Top assists:
- Rodrigo De Paul – 1
- Nico González – 1
- Facundo Medina – 1
Argentina have scored five goals while maintaining the best defensive record in Group J with zero goals conceded.
Head-to-Head Form
Current tournament record:
Jordan
- Goals scored: 2
- Goals conceded: 5
- Last two matches: Loss, Loss
Argentina
- Goals scored: 5
- Goals conceded: 0
- Last two matches: Win, Win
Key Battle
Jordan’s defense faces the daunting task of containing Lionel Messi, who has scored in both group matches and arrives in outstanding form.
Argentina’s midfield control and attacking depth should dominate possession, while Jordan will likely rely on quick counterattacks through Mousa Al-Tamari.
Prediction
The pre-match probabilities heavily favor the South American champions.
- Jordan win: 4%
- Draw: 10%
- Argentina win: 86%
With Argentina already qualified, squad rotation is possible, but the quality gap remains significant. Jordan’s best hope will be frustrating Argentina for long periods, though stopping Messi and company appears a difficult assignment.
Prediction: Jordan 0-3 Argentina
