Argentina finished their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage with a perfect performance, defeating Jordan 3-1 at the Dallas Stadium in the United States, dominating the match and moving to the top of Group J.
Despite the absence of their star captain Lionel Messi from the starting line-up, who was rested on the bench, Argentina still put on a strong performance. In the 19th minute, Giovani Lo Celso curled a free kick into the top corner to give Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Adding a second goal soon after, in the 31st minute, sharp striker Lautaro Martínez converted a penalty after a VAR check from the referee to give Argentina a 2-0 lead. In the first half.
In the second half, Jordan pulled one back through Musa Al-Taamari in the 55th minute, but their hopes were dashed when Lionel Messi was substituted. In the 80th minute, Messi curled a free kick to seal the 3-1 win and create history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, taking his World Cup goal tally to 19.
With the emphatic victory, Argentina will travel to Miami Stadium to face Cape Verde in the last 32.
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