Argentina vs. Jordan – Group J

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 27, 2026) – Argentina concluded Group J play with a 3-1 victory over Jordan at Dallas Stadium, securing three wins from three matches while adding another historic milestone to Lionel Messi's legendary FIFA World Cup™ career.

The defending world champions controlled the match from the opening whistle and quickly established their dominance.

Argentina took the lead in the 19th minute when Giovani Lo Celso found the back of the net. Lautaro Martínez added to that lead when making a penalty, giving Argentina a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

Jordan, appearing in its first FIFA World Cup™, continued to battle throughout the second half. Musa Al-Taamari scored in the 55th minute, becoming the first player to score against Argentina so far in the tournament and giving Jordan a memorable World Cup moment. Lionel Messi entered the match in the 60th minute and ended any doubt of Jordan coming back when scoring from a free kick in the 80th minute.

The Argentine captain became the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, adding another remarkable achievement to his career. The historic performance gave fans at Dallas Stadium the opportunity to witness another unforgettable moment.