Group stage · Group J

Jordan 1-3 Argentina

Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to win Group J with a perfect 9 points, but Jordan scored against the champions on their World Cup debut.

Full time · Half-time 0-2

How the match went

Argentina were already through, but they came out wanting to finish the group with a perfect record.

Their midfielder Giovani Lo Celso put them ahead in the 19th minute to make it 0-1.

Then Lautaro Martinez scored a penalty in the 31st minute, a free shot from the spot after a foul, to make it 0-2 at half-time.

Jordan were playing their first ever World Cup, and they refused to just roll over.

Their forward Musa Al-Taamari pulled one back in the 55th minute to make it 1-2 and give their fans a moment to roar.

Scoring against the world champions is something this Jordan team will never forget.

But Argentina had the final word, as Lionel Messi scored in the 80th minute to seal a 3-1 win.

That win means Argentina take all 3 points in every group game and head into the round of 32 as Group J winners.

Key moments

  • ⚽ 19' Lo Celso (Argentina)
  • ⚽ 31' La. Martínez (Argentina) (pen)
  • ⚽ 55' Al-Taamari (Jordan)
  • ⚽ 80' Messi (Argentina)

Goals in the order they were scored.

pen = penalty.

Match highlights

Jordan vs Argentina highlightsWatch on YouTube
Date
Saturday, June 27
Kickoff Time
21:00 (Chicago time)
Attendance
70,649
Referee
István Kovács (Romania)

What's next for Argentina?

Argentina win Group J with a perfect 9 points, 3 wins from 3 games.

They are through to the round of 32 and look like a team that means business.

With Messi still pulling the strings, the reigning champions will be a scary draw for anyone.

Preview: Argentina vs Cape Verde

What's next for Jordan?

Jordan are out, finishing 4th in Group J at their first ever World Cup.

But they go home with their heads high after scoring against the world champions.

For a country at its first World Cup, a goal against Argentina is a memory to keep forever.

Common questions

Where and when was Jordan vs Argentina played?

The game was played on June 27, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It was the final Group J match for both teams at the 2026 World Cup.

What was the final score of Jordan vs Argentina?

Argentina won 3-1. They led 2-0 at half-time, then Jordan pulled one back before Argentina scored again.

Who scored for Argentina against Jordan?

Giovani Lo Celso scored in the 19th minute and Lautaro Martinez added a penalty in the 31st. Lionel Messi sealed the win in the 80th minute.

Did Jordan score against Argentina?

Yes, Musa Al-Taamari scored for Jordan in the 55th minute. It was a proud moment, a goal against the world champions at Jordan's first ever World Cup.

What happens to Argentina and Jordan next?

Argentina won Group J with a perfect 9 points and go through to the round of 32. Jordan finished bottom and are out of the World Cup.

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