80' - Messi scores a stunning free-kick!

Lionel Messi delivers another moment of brilliance. After winning a dangerous free-kick on the edge of the box following a foul by Amer Jamous, the Argentine captain stepped up and curled a superb left-footed effort into the net, extending Argentina's lead in spectacular fashion.

Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

55' - Al-Taamari pulls one back for Jordan!

Mousa Al-Taamari breathes new life into the contest. The Jordanian forward met Ehsan Haddad's cross inside the box and fired a superb left-footed strike into the top corner, cutting Argentina's lead to just one goal.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

31' - Lautaro converts from the spot!

Lautaro Martínez stepped up to the penalty spot and made no mistake. The Argentine striker calmly slotted a low right-footed finish inside the left post, giving Argentina a comfortable two-goal lead.

Score: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

19' - Stunning free-kick puts Argentina ahead!

Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a magnificent free-kick. The Argentine midfielder curled a superb left-footed effort beyond the goalkeeper to give La Albiceleste a deserved lead with a moment of real quality.

Score: Jordan 0-1 Argentina

Argentina have already qualified and are focused on the knockout stage

The group stage is reaching its conclusion, and the matchup between Jordan and Argentina carries very different stakes for each side. While La Albiceleste secured a place in the Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0, the Asian side will be playing its final match of the tournament after being mathematically eliminated.

Lionel Scaloni's squad completed its mission early and now has the opportunity to manage workloads before the knockout rounds begin. With the top spot in Group J virtually secured, the coaching staff is expected to rest several key players in an effort to keep the squad fresh for the matches that will ultimately define Argentina's World Cup campaign.

On the other side, Jordan may be out of contention, but they have shown encouraging moments throughout their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. They even took the lead against Algeria before eventually falling, proving they were capable of competing for long stretches against higher-ranked opposition.

Messi is expected to begin on the bench as Scaloni rotates his squad

The biggest storyline heading into the match revolves around Lionel Messi. Although the Argentine captain has repeatedly expressed his desire to play every match, the coaching staff is reportedly planning to rest him, using him only if circumstances require it.

Beyond Messi's expected absence from the starting lineup, several additional changes are likely across the field. Cristian Romero continues recovering from a knee injury and is expected to be rested, while Nicolás Otamendi and Marcos Senesi are the leading candidates to start in central defense.

The midfield could also feature workload management for players such as Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández, who have been instrumental during the opening matches.

Up front, Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Paz could receive valuable opportunities to prove they can contribute when called upon. For Scaloni, this is much more than a routine group-stage match—it is a chance to test the depth of his squad before the tournament enters its decisive phase.

Jordan hope to leave the World Cup with a memorable performance

Although elimination has already been confirmed, Jordan enter the match with a clear objective: compete against the reigning world champions and finish the tournament with a performance that reflects the progress of football in the country.

Following the loss to Algeria, head coach Jamal Sellami praised his players for their effort and insisted the team should feel proud of what they accomplished during their debut World Cup appearance. He also acknowledged that facing Argentina presents a unique opportunity to showcase Jordan's ability on one of football's biggest stages.

Jordan are once again expected to rely on a disciplined tactical approach, limiting space while looking to exploit quick transitions through the pace and creativity of Musa Al-Taamari.

Argentina remain heavy favorites despite the expected changes

On paper, Argentina remain overwhelming favorites to collect all three points. Their superior individual quality, outstanding squad depth, and impressive collective form place them well ahead of Jordan.

However, the possibility of Messi starting on the bench, combined with multiple lineup changes, could create a more balanced contest during certain stretches of the match. The opening minutes will reveal how quickly Argentina's rotated lineup can settle into the game.

It will also provide an interesting glimpse of how the team performs without relying heavily on their captain, a scenario that could become increasingly important later in the tournament as player management becomes essential.

For Jordan, any positive result would represent a historic achievement, while for Argentina, the true victory lies in avoiding injuries, maintaining their unbeaten run, and keeping the squad fresh for the knockout rounds.

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