Argentina completed a perfect group stage, securing nine points behind an on-fire Lionel Messi. With the group play wrapped up, the full field of qualifiers and the official bracket for the Round of 32 are locked in, meaning the reigning champions are officially set to face Cape Verde in the next round.

For Jordan, the tournament ends in heartbreak as they are officially eliminated alongside the rest of the teams leaving the competition, though they certainly fulfilled expectations in their debut appearance. Meanwhile, Argentina look poised to stay the course and defend their title.

Argentina’s dominant victory over Jordan

The flawless group stage was capped off with a comfortable 3–1 victory over Jordan in Dallas, where all three goals originated from set pieces. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a curling free kick before Lautaro Martínez converted from the penalty spot. Substitute Lionel Messi later sealed the win for Argentina with a historic 80th-minute strike.

Mousa Tamari’s second-half goal provided Jordan with a memorable highlight from their debut World Cup campaign, but the reigning champions were never seriously troubled on the pitch.

The historic record secured by Messi

This marks the seventh consecutive World Cup match in which Messi has scored a goal, establishing a brand-new tournament record. Earlier in this summer’s tournament, Messi passed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. He now sits at 19 total goals, and the knockout rounds have not even begun yet.

Messi continues to pull away from Mbappe

Messi originally broke the 16-goal World Cup record he previously shared with Germany’s Miroslav Klose earlier in the tournament, courtesy of a brace against Austria. Now playing in his historic sixth World Cup, Messi stands alone well ahead of Klose, whose final tournament goal came against Messi and Argentina in the 2014 final.

Kylian Mbappe briefly matched Klose’s mark of 16 goals with a brace in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq just a few hours after Messi initially established the new record. Mbappe, who sits just behind Messi with four goals in this tournament, did not find the back of the net in France’s 4-1 victory over Norway in their final group match.

Jordan will get another chance to rock its primary home kit. So far, the uniform has brought the team enough luck to put it on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stage, where it will be able to wear that kit again if needed.

Seeing Argentina play in anything other than its classic stripes is always a bit jarring, but a change of clothes won’t drain any talent from the defending champion. The powerhouse national team has already secured two group-stage wins, comfortably punching its ticket to the next round.

Argentina and Jordan uniforms for Match 70

This matchup offers a unique look at Lionel Messi and his teammates, who will sport the navy blue jerseys paired with black shorts and black socks featuring white accents. Meanwhile, the Argentine goalkeeper will stand out in a vibrant dark green uniform with blue details.

The Jordanian squad will be easy to spot on the pitch, wearing a primarily white kit with red accents. Its goalkeeper will provide the biggest pop of color for the lineup, wearing an all-yellow uniform.

As of right now, Argentina boasts one of the most sought-after jerseys among the 48 competing nations, with the navy blue shirt retailing for $150 on the official Adidas store. Jordan’s jersey is currently priced at $100 on the official Kelme US site.

Jordan are 72nd in the FIFA rankings coming into this game vs. Argentina in Dallas. However, they were ranked much better before the 2026 World Cup started.

Due to their losses against Austria and Algeria, Jordan have gone down nine spots. It’s been a very negative tournament for them in FIFA rankings terms. As of now, Jordan have 1355.89 points.

How has the 2026 World Cup affected Jordan’s FIFA rankings spot?

Jordan started the 2026 World Cup with 1,387.74 points, but given that they’ve lost a total of 31.85 points since their debut, they went from 63 all the way to the 72 slot. Hence, it’s affected them massively.

It’s a big-time uphill battle tonight for Jordan as they face Argentina, though without Lionel Messi in their lineup. Still, Argentina’s much better in pretty much every single aspect of the game.

There is a silver lining for Jordan vs Argentina

Despite Argentina being a top-tier team in the FIFA rankings, the fact that they’ll use an alternative roster could provide Jordan a slim glance of hope to at least become the first nation to score vs. Argentina in this tournament.

Beyond tournament seeding, the match features a subtle battle for global supremacy. Argentina currently sit second in the live FIFA World Rankings after France’s dominant -1 victory over Norway. Boasting points, a decisive victory over Jordan could propel the Argentines back into the world’s No. 1 spot.

With the US broadcast schedule and kickoff times locked in, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is expected to field a heavily rotated starting XI, resting key superstars now that their advancement to the next round is mathematically secure.

On the other side of the pitch, Jordan are playing for pride and a historic milestone. Having already celebrated their first-ever World Cup goal earlier in the tournament, the underdogs are hunting for a monumental, legacy-defining upset to shock the soccer world before heading home.

Argentina aim to extend dominant streak

To reclaim the throne atop the FIFA rankings, a high-scoring, blowout victory will be crucial for the South American giants. Securing three points would also extend Argentina’s blistering winning streak, which currently stands at an impressive nine consecutive matches.

With Jordan sitting 72nd in the FIFA rankings, this matchup presents a prime opportunity for Argentina’s deep reserve squad to put on an attacking clinic and run up the scoreline in front of a global audience.

Even with a rotated squad, fans are expecting a masterclass from La Albiceleste’s depth chart. A dominant performance here would send a loud message to the rest of the field as Argentina continue their high-stakes quest for back-to-back World Cup titles.

La Albiceleste‘s starting lineup features several fresh faces who have seen limited playing time so far. Lionel Messi, for example, will also begin the match on the bench and is expected to play some minutes in the second half.

These are the 11 players who will start for the reigning World Cup champions: Emiliano Martinez; Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Otamendi (C), Marcos Senesi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Exequiel Palacios, Leandro Paredes, Giovanni Lo Celso; Nicolas Paz; Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez.

Argentina already know their Round of 32 opponent

Following the results of the final Matchday in Group H, Argentina now know they will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32. The African side played out a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia and, combined with Uruguay’s defeat to Spain, secured second place in the group.

The match is scheduled for Friday, July 3, at 6:00 p.m. ET. It will be played at Miami Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Knowing that Argentina are already qualified for the Round of 32, Lionel Scaloni made it clear during a press conference that he will rotate the team. Furthermore, the coach informed that Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, will not form part of the starting eleven and will instead begin the encounter on the substitutes’ bench.

Messi will serve as a substitute due to a tactical decision, allowing him to save energy ahead of the remainder of the competition. He will log minutes in the second half, serving as an offensive alternative for an attack that will feature Lautaro Martínez, Julián Alvarez, and Nico Paz as starters in the match, which also has confirmed referees.

Will Messi play?

Even though he will start as a substitute, it is nearly a given that Messi will log minutes in the second half as he looks to continue pulling away at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscorers list, having already surpassed Miroslav Klose.

During this 2026 World Cup, Messi has scored five goals, making him the current top scorer for both Argentina and the tournament overall. Additionally, he boasts 18 career World Cup goals, cementing his status as the all-time leading scorer in the history of the competition.

Messi’s replacement in the lineup, as previously mentioned, will be Nico Paz. He is a left-footed midfielder who likes to operate as an attacking midfielder or start from either flank, which is why he is considered the heir to the eternal captain of Argentina.

Who will be Argentina’s opponent in the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina will face Cape Verde, who finished second in Group H, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The elimination match is scheduled to be played on Friday, July 3, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States.

Argentina know they will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Hence, given that their game today vs. Jordan is really pointless, they will opt to use an alternative lineup, according to multiple reports, including TyC Sports insider Gaston Edul.

As for Jordan, it’s an opportunity to save face against the World Cup champions. However, even if they face an alternate Argentina lineup without Lionel Messi, they come as clear underdogs for this game. After all, they lost to Algeria and Austria, and Argentina’s B side is still filled with stars.

Which city and stadium will host Jordan vs Argentina?

Jordan vs. Argentina will at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA. This will be the fifth game played in this stadium, which can hold at full attendance of 80,000 people. For this game, it’s expected a sum of around 70,649 fans going to the Dallas Stadium.

What’s the weather forecast for Jordan vs Argentina?

The Jordan vs. Argentina match will not be affected by the weather as the game is being played indoors under a closed roof at Dallas Stadium. While the conditions inside the stadium will be completely climate-controlled, fans attending in person should be aware of the brutal Texas heat outside AT&T Stadium.

Temperature are expected to be high in Arlington. It will reach near 98°F (37°C), with temperatures at kickoff hovering around 91°F (33°C). There is no rain expected for this matchup.

With their ticket to the next round already comfortably punched, Argentina will utilize a heavily rotated starting XI. Manager Lionel Scaloni will look to maintain a perfect group-stage record while evaluating alternative options against a Jordan squad that has already been mathematically eliminated.

Making their historic World Cup debut, Jordan haven’t found life easy on the grandest stage, dropping a 3-1 decision to Austria before falling short in a 2-1 battle against Algeria. The consecutive defeats have spotlighted the vast bridge the Asian side still needs to cross to compete at this level.

With Argentina’s rival already known, this Group J finale serves as a golden opportunity for La Albiceleste’s reserve attackers to find their tournament footing. They face a vulnerable Jordan defense that is also expected to feature a heavily mixed lineup.

What happens if Argentina beat Jordan?

An Argentina victory would secure a flawless nine-point run through Group J. A perfect 3-0-0 record would further solidify the reigning world champions’ status as heavy betting favorites to repeat their title defense this summer.

However, the three points won’t alter their postseason trajectory. Because Argentina have already mathematically locked up the top spot in the group, the outcome will not affect their pre-determined Round of 32 destination.

What happens if Argentina and Jordan tie?

If the match end in a tie, Argentina will walk away with seven points in the standings. Having already secured first place, a single point does nothing to disrupt their commanding position heading into the knockouts.

For Jordan, however, a draw would be historic. Securing a point against the reigning world champions would mark the nation’s first-ever World Cup point, providing a silver lining to an otherwise grueling debut tournament.

What happens if Argentina lose to Jordan?

If Jordan pull off a shocking upset, it would secure the nation’s first-ever World Cup victory. While a defeat would deny Argentina a perfect group stage, it would ultimately serve as nothing more than a minor blemish for the tournament favorites.

La Albiceleste have already locked up their spot in the knockout rounds, having secured the head-to-head tiebreakers over both Austria and Algeria, meaning neither team can overtake them even if they manage to pull level on 6 points.

Unfortunately for Jordan, even a monumental upset wouldn’t change their tournament reality. Due to the tiebreaker rules and their previous two losses, they are entirely out of contention for a third-place wildcard spot.

Group J standings

The manager turns to squad rotation to give more playing time to players who have yet to feature significantly. Messi is expected to see minutes in the second half, depending on how the match unfolds.

Cristian Romero will miss this match against Jordan. One of the defensive leaders picked up an injury against Austria and was replaced at the time by Nicolas Otamendi, a scenario that is expected to happen again.

Argentina confirmed lineup

With an eye on the Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, Argentina‘s manager Lionel Scaloni is looking to explore alternatives and give more playing time to players who have not featured extensively so far.

These are the eleven players that will take the field in Dallas against Jordan: Emiliano Martinez; Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Otamendi (C), Marcos Senesi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Exequiel Palacios, Leandro Paredes, Giovanni Lo Celso, Nicolas Paz; Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez.

Jordan confirmed XI

Jordan are one of the teams eliminated from the World Cup, so their match against Argentina is simply to fulfill the schedule. These are the 11 players who will start from the outset:

Yazeed Abulaila; Abdallah Nasib, Husam Abudahab, Yazab Alarab, Ehsan Haddad (C); Noor Alrawabdeh, Mohannad Abutaha, Nizar Alrashdan; Ali Olwan, Odeh Fakhoury, Ali Azaieh.

In a surprising World Cup debut, Kovacs didn’t issue a single yellow card during the Tunisia-Japan match. Despite 23 fouls and 36 tackles, he managed to keep his cards in his pocket.

With Argentina already having secured a spot in the knockout stage, they likely won’t risk turning this into an overly physical match against Jordan. This should make Kovacs’ job much easier, meaning we probably won’t see many cards.

Kovacs’ track record

Kovacs averages 5.08 yellow cards and just 0.12 red cards over his career, but he has yet to book anyone at this World Cup. Given that Jordan has already been eliminated from the tournament, they shouldn’t give the referee too much trouble.

Between February and April 2026, Kovacs handed out four red cards, but those all came in club competitions like the UEFA Champions League rather than international matches.

Argentina enters Match 70 with only two yellow cards, despite playing a physical brand of soccer to protect the midfield. Meanwhile, Jordan has picked up just one yellow card, which came in their second group stage match.

How to watch Jordan vs Argentina in the USA

Fans across the United States can watch this highly anticipated showdown live on FOX and Telemundo through traditional TV coverage.

Streaming options include Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium, giving supporters multiple ways to follow the action.

Can I watch Jordan vs Argentina for free?

U.S. viewers can watch this exciting matchup live on Fubo or DirecTV Stream. Eligible new users may qualify for a free five-day trial.

Both services provide live nationwide coverage, allowing fans to follow every key moment as it happens.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

After two impressive victories fueled by Lionel Messi’s five goals, Argentina have already secured a place in the Round of 32 and wrapped up first place in their group. The Albiceleste will now aim to carry that momentum into their final group-stage match.

Jordan, meanwhile, remains without a point after losses to Austria and Algeria despite showing flashes of quality in both games. The underdogs will look to end their World Cup campaign on a positive note against Messi and Argentina.

Jordan vs Argentina: Predicted Lineups

Jordan (3-4-3): Yazeed Abulaila; Yazan Al-Arab, Abdallah Nasib, Husam Abu Dahab; Ehsan Haddad, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Muhannad Abu Taha; Mousa Al-Tamari, Ali Olwan, Mahmoud Al-Mardi.

Argentina (4-4-2): Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada; Nicolás González, Julián Álvarez.

What time is the Jordan vs Argentina match?

The match kicks off today, June 27, at 10:00 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 10:00 PM
Central Time: 9:00 PM
Mountain Time: 8:00 PM
Pacific Time: 7:00 PM