Argentina Seal Perfect Group Stage with Jordan Win
Argentina rounded off their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage in emphatic fashion, defeating Jordan 3–1 to finish Group J with a perfect nine points from three games. Lo Celso set the tone early, striking in the 19th minute to give Argentina a commanding foothold in the contest.
The lead was doubled before the break when La. Martínez converted from the penalty spot in the 31st minute, putting Argentina firmly in control heading into the second period.
Jordan Respond Before Messi Has the Final Word
Jordan gave their supporters something to cheer when Al-Taamari reduced the deficit in the 55th minute, briefly injecting some uncertainty into the scoreline. However, any hope of a comeback was extinguished when Messi added a third in the 80th minute, restoring Argentina’s two-goal cushion and confirming the result.
The victory means Argentina top the live World Cup 2026 standings in Group J on nine points, having won all three of their matches. Jordan finish bottom of the group with zero points from three games, with Austria and Algeria both sitting on four points.
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