Argentina won 3-1 against Jordan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has witnessed an exciting match between Jordan and Argentina at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As part of their group-stage campaign, both teams were looking to secure a positive result in this highly anticipated encounter. The stage was set for an intriguing clash between two teams with different styles and ambitions in the tournament.
How it unfolded
The match began with Argentina taking the lead through Giovani Lo Celso in the 19th minute, setting the tone for their dominance. Before the first half ended, Lautaro Martínez added another goal in the 31st minute, further solidifying Argentina's advantage. Jordan, however, managed to find their way back into the game with a goal from Mousa Al-Tamari, assisted by Ehsan Haddad, in the 55th minute. Despite this effort, Argentina sealed their victory with a late goal from Lionel Messi in the 80th minute, ensuring they took all three points from the match. The scoreline reflects Argentina's overall control of the game, though Jordan's second-half goal showed their resilience.
Standout performers
The standout performers for Argentina were Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez, and Lionel Messi, who each scored a goal. For Jordan, Mousa Al-Tamari's goal, assisted by Ehsan Haddad, was a notable highlight. These players made significant contributions to the outcome of the match.
Match facts
- Final score: Jordan 1, Argentina 3
- Scorers: Giovani Lo Celso (19'), Lautaro Martínez (31'), Mousa Al-Tamari (55'), Lionel Messi (80')
- Bookings: Mohannad Abu Taha (17' yellow), Yazan Al-Arab (64' yellow), Mohammed Abu Zraiq (90'+4' yellow)
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
What it means
Both Jordan and Argentina will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, looking to build on the result of this match. The outcome of this game will be a significant factor as they move forward in the tournament, aiming to secure their places in the next round.