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Argentina overcomes Jordan hurdle with Messi's record

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J, Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to finish the group stage undefeated. Lionel Messi, who entered the game in the final half-hour, scored from a free kick and set a new record in World Cup history. Jordan, meanwhile, exited the tournament without earning a point.

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Argentina and Jordan faced off in the final match of Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in Dallas, USA. Delivering an effective performance, the 'Tangos' defeated their opponent 3-1 to finish the group as leaders. With this result, Argentina will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Displaying a dominant game from the start, Argentina took the lead in the 19th minute with a free-kick goal by Lo Celso from near the penalty area. Lautaro Martinez converted a penalty earned midway through the first half to extend the lead to two.

Jordan brought energy to the game in the second half. Al Tamari, who came on as a substitute, scored his team's only goal in the 55th minute, raising hopes of leveling the score. However, Argentina's star player Lionel Messi, who stepped onto the pitch in the 60th minute, both sealed the score and set a new record with his free-kick goal in the 80th minute.

 

With this victory, Argentina increased its points to 9 to advance from Group J as leaders, while Jordan, having earned no points, bid farewell to the tournament.

MESSI WRITES HIS NAME INTO WORLD CUP HISTORY

Lionel Messi started the match against Jordan on the bench and entered the game in the 60th minute. The 39-year-old superstar became the first player to score in 7 consecutive World Cup matches with his free-kick goal in the 80th minute. Thus, he increased his goal tally in the 2026 World Cup to 6, and his total career World Cup goal count to 19.