90+6' - Full-time: Argentina finish the group stage with another win

Full-time in Dallas! Argentina complete a perfect group-stage campaign with a 3-1 victory over Jordan. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez, and Lionel Messi secured the win, while Mousa Al Tamari pulled one back for the Jordanians. Lionel Scaloni's side heads into the knockout stage with three wins from three and plenty of momentum.

Final Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

90+4' - Abu Zraiq booked late on

Mohammad Abu Zraiq is shown a yellow card after fouling Alexis Mac Allister in Argentina's defensive half. The challenge halts play as the visitors use the free kick to manage the closing moments of the match.

Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

90'+5 - Five minutes added

The fourth official signals five minutes of added time. Argentina look to see out the victory, while Jordan push for one last chance to reduce the deficit before the final whistle.

Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

90' - Jordan make their final substitution

With the match nearing its conclusion, Jamal Sellami makes one last change. Mohammad Abu Zraiq comes on to replace Ali Olwan, giving Jordan fresh legs up front for the closing moments.

Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

89' - Play stopped after foul on Barco

Play is temporarily halted after Husam Abu Dahab brings down Valentín Barco near the right touchline. The Jordan defender is left injured following the challenge and receives medical treatment before the match can continue.

Score: Jordan 1-3 Argentina

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

76' - Jordan make a change in midfield

Jamal Sellami makes another substitution as the match enters its closing stages. Amer Jamous replaces Nizar Al-Rashdan, adding fresh legs in midfield as Jordan continue their push for an equalizer.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

71' - Barco comes on for Argentina

Lionel Scaloni makes another change as the match enters its final stages. Valentín Barco replaces Giuliano Simeone, adding fresh legs and more attacking width for Argentina.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

70' - Play resumes

The hydration break comes to an end and play resumes. Argentina look to regain control in the closing stages, while Jordan continue pushing for an equalizer.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

68' - Hydration break

The referee temporarily stops play for another hydration break. Players from Jordan and Argentina take the opportunity to rehydrate and receive instructions from their coaching staffs before the final stretch of the match.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

64' - Al-Arab booked for foul on Mac Allister

Yazan Al-Arab is shown a yellow card after bringing down Alexis Mac Allister in the attacking half. The Jordan defender arrives late to the challenge, giving Argentina a dangerous free-kick opportunity.

Score: Jordan 1-2 Argentina

60' - Messi comes on as Argentina make a triple substitution

Lionel Scaloni makes a triple change to inject fresh legs into his side. Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, and Alexis Mac Allister come on, replacing Lautaro Martínez, Giovani Lo Celso, and Nico Paz.

Score: Jordan 1-2 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

49' - Lo Celso has another goal ruled out!

Giovani Lo Celso thought he had scored his second goal of the night after finishing Lautaro Martínez's cutback. However, the assistant referee raised the flag as Martínez had been offside in the build-up, leaving Lo Celso with his second disallowed goal of the match.

Score: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

45' - Double substitution for Jordan

Jamal Sellami makes two changes at the start of the second half. Mousa Al-Taamari and Mahmoud Al-Mardi come on to replace Ali Azaizeh and Odeh Fakhoury, as Jordan look to add more attacking threat.

Score: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

45' - The second half is underway!

The second half is underway. Argentina will look to protect their two-goal lead and finish the group stage with another victory, while Jordan aim to mount a comeback and end their World Cup campaign on a positive note.

Score: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

45+6' - Halftime

The referee brings the first half to a close. Argentina head into the break with a comfortable lead thanks to Giovani Lo Celso's superb free-kick and Lautaro Martínez's composed penalty finish. Jordan will look for a response in the second half.

Score: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

45+1' - Five minutes added

The fourth official signals five minutes of added time at the end of the first half. Argentina will look to extend their lead before the break, while Jordan hope to pull one back before halftime.

Score: Jordan 0-2 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

28' - Penalty for Argentina!

Play is briefly halted after Marcos Senesi goes down inside the box following a challenge from Nizar Al Rashdan. The referee points straight to the spot, giving Argentina a golden chance to double their lead.

Score: Jordan 0-1 Argentina

26' - Play resumes

The hydration break comes to an end and play resumes. Argentina look to extend their lead, while Jordan aim to respond before halftime.

Score: Jordan 0-1 Argentina

23' - Hydration break

The referee temporarily stops play for a hydration break. Players from Jordan and Argentina head to the sidelines to rehydrate and receive instructions from their coaching staffs.

Score: Jordan 0-1 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

17' - First yellow card of the match

Mohannad Abu Taha was booked after bringing down Giovani Lo Celso in Argentina's attacking half. The referee immediately showed the Jordanian defender the first yellow card of the game.

Score: Jordan 0-0 Argentina

7' - Argentina goal ruled out!

Giovani Lo Celso produced a brilliant outside-of-the-foot finish and thought he had given Argentina the lead. However, the goal was disallowed for offside after the midfielder was judged to have been beyond the last defender when the pass was played.

Score: Jordan 0-0 Argentina

0' - Kick-off!

The ball is rolling in the final Group J match. Jordan aim to end their World Cup campaign on a high, while Argentina, already through to the knockout stage, look to finish atop the group with another strong performance.

Score: Jordan 0-0 Argentina

Jordan's Starting XI

Argentina's Starting XI

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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