JordanvsArgentina

Argentina saw off Jordan 3–1. Goalscorers — Jordan: M. Tamari 55'; Argentina: G. Lo Celso 19', L. Martinez 31' (pen), L. Messi 80'.

Jordan met Argentina in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, June 28, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group J, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Argentina go in ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Ranking to Jordan's 63rd — a gap of 60 places that marks Argentina out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Jordan of AFC against Argentina of CONMEBOL — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Jordan are an emerging force in Asian football, having reached the 2024 Asian Cup final for the first time in their history, a remarkable achievement for a nation with limited footballing infrastructure compared to the region's wealthier Gulf states. Al-Nashama play organized, disciplined football built on a strong defensive foundation and quick counter-attacks.

Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions and one of the strongest favorites to retain the trophy. Under the continued guidance of head coach Lionel Scaloni, La Albiceleste have built a squad that blends the brilliance of their golden generation with emerging young talent.

Jordan: Jordan have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Argentina: Argentina have won the FIFA World Cup three times: 1978 on home soil, 1986 in Mexico inspired by Diego Maradona's iconic performances, and most recently in 2022 in Qatar where Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy.

The match is scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 02:00 AM (10:00 PM ET).