Argentina beats Jordan 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten at World Cup

Defending champions Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group C match of the 2026 World Cup, confirming a perfect record of three wins and a clean sheet. Lionel Messi, introduced as a substitute, scored the decisive goal from a free‑kick, marking his seventh consecutive World Cup tournament with a goal and extending his overall World Cup tally.

The win kept Argentina atop the group and guaranteed their place in the knockout stage. For Jordan, the match marked a historic debut at the tournament, but the loss eliminated them after two defeats.

Key moments included Giovani Lo Celso’s early penalty, Lautaro Martínez’s penalty conversion, and Jordan’s lone consolation goal by Mousa Tamari. Argentina will now prepare for the round‑of‑16 with several lineup changes expected.