Jordan 1-3 Argentina Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's Free-Kick Seals Comfortable Argentina Win Over Jordan

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Jordan and Argentina face-off in the Group J decider. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Dallas Stadium .

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Stage: Group Stage (Group J)

Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM local time on June 27, 2026 (7:30 AM IST on June 28, 2026)

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States

Referee: István Kovács.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

In Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina have already secured the top spot in the group with two victories, confirming their place in the Round of 32. While tournament debutants Jordan have been mathematically eliminated after losing their opening two matches, the battle for the remaining automatic qualification spot remains intense between Austria and Algeria. Entering the final matchday, both Austria and Algeria sit on three points, meaning their head-to-head clash will likely decide who joins Argentina in the knockout stages as the group runner-up.

E. Martinez (gk), Simeone, Otamendi, Senesi, Tagliafico, Lo Celso, Palacios, Paredes, Paz, Alvarez, L. Martinez

Abu Laila (gk), Nasib, Al-Arab, Abudahab, Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Rawabdeh, Taha, Azaizeh, Olwan, Fakhouri

Jordan get the match underway, moving from left to right. The opening exchanges begin as both sides look to settle quickly in this crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter.

Giovanni Lo Celso steps up in Lionel Messi's absence and delivers a moment of magic! The midfielder curls a sensational left-footed free-kick over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper rooted. Argentina have the breakthrough, and the defending champions are in complete control.

Lautaro Martínez makes no mistake from the penalty spot! The Inter Milan striker calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way before slotting into the bottom-left corner to double Argentina's lead. It's a landmark moment for Lautaro as he scores his first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, putting La Albiceleste firmly in command.

The defending champions are firmly in control at the break. Giovanni Lo Celso's stunning free-kick and Lautaro Martínez's coolly taken penalty have given La Albiceleste a deserved two-goal cushion, with Jordan struggling to create meaningful chances. Argentina have looked sharp and organized despite Lionel Messi's absence, though fans will be eagerly waiting to see if the veteran superstar makes an appearance in the second half.

Argentina get us back underway, attacking from left to right. Jordan respond with a double change at the break, introducing Musa Al-Taamari and Almardi for Azaizeh and Fakhouri as they look for a way back into the contest against the reigning world champions.

Jordan are back in the contest! Substitute Musa Al-Taamari arrives at the perfect moment to turn home a low cross from Haddad after a slick attacking move catches Argentina off guard. With Lionel Messi waiting on the touchline, La Albiceleste briefly lose their concentration, and they pay the price. It's the first goal Argentina have conceded at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the game has suddenly come alive.

The moment the crowd has been waiting for, Lionel Messi is on! The 39-year-old replaces Giovanni Lo Celso as Lionel Scaloni also brings on Alexis Mac Allister and Thiago Almada for Lautaro Martínez and Nico Paz. With Jordan pulling one back moments earlier, all eyes are now on Messi as he makes his first appearance of the tournament.

The king has arrived. Lionel Messi calmly curls a low effort around the wall and into the bottom-left corner with pinpoint precision. The Jordan goalkeeper is rooted to the spot as the Argentine captain restores his side's two-goal cushion. It's another record-breaking moment for Messi, who becomes the first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, reminding everyone why he's still the game's biggest superstar.

The defending champions complete a flawless group stage campaign with another commanding victory. Giovanni Lo Celso's stunning free-kick and Lautaro Martínez's penalty put Argentina in control before Jordan briefly threatened through Musa Al-Taamari's strike. But once Lionel Messi entered the fray, the script felt inevitable. The captain sealed the win with a trademark free-kick, ensuring La Albiceleste joined France and Mexico with a perfect record from the group stage. Jordan bow out with pride after their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, while Argentina march into the Round of 32 full of confidence.