Jordan vs Argentina Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina secure 3-1 win, Jordan go home with heads held high

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Argentina have dominated the group stage, finishing at the top of the table with three wins from three matches and 9 points. The World Champions scored 8 goals and conceded just once, ending with an impressive +7 goal difference. Argentina will face debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FT’ | The final whistle is blown as Argentina secure a 3-1 win over Jordan in their World Cup clash. Lautaro Lo Celso’s stunning free-kick, Martinez’s penalty, and Messi’s late free-kick helped the Albiceleste claim a big victory. Meanwhile, Jordan’s Al-Tamari scored the sole goal for them, briefly giving them hope in the second half.

90′ | The fourth official signals five minutes of added time in Dallas as Argentina look set to secure a comfortable win over Jordan. Messi’s stunning free-kick has restored the Albiceleste’s two-goal advantage.

80′ | Lionel Messi delivers a moment of brilliance as he finds the back of the net from a free-kick to make it 3-1 for Argentina. The captain was fouled and stepped up to score the brilliant goal. He now has six goals at this World Cup.

Argentina continue to dominate the proceedings as Jordan look determined to make a comeback.

71′ | Argentina made a substitution as Valentin Barco came on to replace Giuliano Simeone. Lionel Scaloni is looking to add fresh energy in the attack as the Albiceleste search for another goal.

69′ | Play is paused for the second hydration break of the match as players from both teams take a moment to recover from the heat in Dallas.

64′ | Alexis Mac Allister won a free-kick around 30 yards from goal after being brought down by a Jordan player, who received a yellow card for the challenge. Lionel Messi stepped up to take the set-piece, but his effort goes over the bar.

60′ | The crowd erupts as Lionel Messi comes off the bench for Argentina, adding another special moment to the night in Dallas. The captain has come in the place of Martinez. Argentina made two more chances at the one hour-mark.

55′ | Jordan finally found the breakthrough as Mousa Al-Tamari scored to reduce the deficit against Argentina. Ehsan Haddad provided the assist and Al-Tamari sent the ball into the net with one touch. Lionel Messi is getting ready on the sidelines.

48′ | Lo Celso has another goal ruled out for Argentina, this time after Lautaro Martinez is caught offside in the build-up. The Albiceleste continue to create chances early in the second half, but Jordan survive another scare and remain two goals behind.

46′ | The second half has started at the Dallas stadium, with Argentina returning to the pitch holding a comfortable two-goal lead over Jordan and starting from left to right.

Argentina looked more dangerous in attack with three shots on target compared to Jordan’s none in the first-half. La Albiceleste also had five total attempts against Jordan’s three. Argentina created more threat inside the box with four attempts.

HT’ | Argentina head into the break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage after dominating the first half against Jordan. Lautaro Martinez’s penalty and Lo Celso’s free-kick goal gave this second-string Argentina side the lead.

45′ | The fourth official signals five minutes of added time as Argentina look to manage their lead and Jordan push for a late response before the break.

42′ | Argentina launched a rapid counter-attack as Paz ran past Abu Dahab down the right and drove into the box before cutting the ball, but there was no attacker arriving to finish the move.

35′ | Jordan tested Argentina from distance as Azaizeh’s long-range effort was blocked by Marcos Senesi. Abu Dahab’s follow-up from the edge of the box was also denied. Jordan then won their first corner but Lautaro Martinez made the crucial block.

31′ | Argentina are awarded a penalty after a VAR check confirmed the foul from Abulaila despite a superb earlier save. Lautaro Martinez stepped up to calmly slot home and double the team’s advantage.

27′ | Argentina come agonisingly close to a second as Lautaro Martinez’s close-range effort crashes off the post before Julian Alvarez’s diving header is brilliantly sent away by goalkeeper Abulaila.

22′ | Argentina have avoided defeat in their last eight World Cup matches after scoring first, a run that dates back to their 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in November 2022. Meanwhile, the first hydration break is underway in Dallas.

18′ | Mohannad Abu Taha is shown a yellow card for a heavy challenge on Julian Alvarez just outside the box, giving Argentina a dangerous free-kick in a promising position. Argentina make the most of it immediately as Lo Celso converts from the set-piece to take the lead against Jordan.

12′ | Argentina win their first corner of the game thanks to Simeone. Lo Celso sent the corner into the box that found Nicolas Otamendi at the near post. The defender rose but could only guide his header over the bar. Argentina continue to pile pressure on Jordan’s defence.

7′ | Argentina thought they had taken the lead as Giovani Lo Celso, on his first World Cup appearance, finished brilliantly from Julian Alvarez’s pass. However, the flag went up for offside as Argentina denied the opener.

5′ | It already feels like a home game for Argentina here in Dallas with fans sporting the sky blue jersey in huge numbers. Argentina look to take control of possession early against already-eliminated Jordan.

1′ | We are underway as Jordan take on Argentina in this World Cup Group L encounter. Both teams are looking to control possession early.

For Jordan, Nizar Al-Rashdan leads their scoring chart with 1 goal in 2 appearances, while Ali Olwan has also added 1 goal in 2 games. For Argentina, all eyes remain on Lionel Messi, who has already scored 5 goals in 2 appearances, making him the standout performer and leading scorer of the tournament so far.

Both teams have stepped onto the pitch as the atmosphere builds ahead of kickoff in this World Cup fixture. The players are now lined up for the national anthems.

Round of 32 matches:

Germany v Paraguay

France v Sweden

South Africa v Canada

Netherlands v Morocco

Portugal v Croatia

Spain v Austria/Algeria

United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belgium v Senegal

Brazil v Japan

Cote d’Ivoire v Norway

Mexico v Ecuador

England v DR Congo

Argentina v Cape Verde

Australia v Egypt

Switzerland v Iran/Algeria/Austria

Colombia v Ghana

“Being able to be ​here is a message that we would ‌like to convey about ⁠the Jordanian people and about Jordanian culture, to ⁠show to the world who we are,” Jordan captain Noor Al-Rawabdeh said.

“The Jordanians are ‌people who have ​dreams and perseverance and ‌we’re happy that we have ​been able to reflect this image.”