Argentina clinches World Cup qualifying win over Jordan, players discuss fitness and next match

Argentina football World Cup qualifying Jordan Lautaro Martínez Leandro Paredes

Argentina defeated Jordan 3‑1 to secure the top spot in Group J of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Forward Lautaro Martínez highlighted the team's collective effort, praised Lionel Messi’s performance and warned that the upcoming opponent, Cape Verde, should not be underestimated.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes revealed that a serious muscle injury had kept him out for nearly a month, but he completed the full 90 minutes against Jordan and is now fully fit ahead of the next qualifier versus Cape Verde.

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Lautaro si leva un sassolino: "Il gol ossessione di tifosi e giornalisti" [www.fcinternews.it]

16 days ago

Argentina, Paredes si confida: "Mio infortunio è stato serio. Quasi un mese senza giocare. . . " [www.tuttomercatoweb.com]

17 days ago

Aguero si schiera con Lautaro: "Lui o Alvarez? Lautaro tutte le partite" [www.ilnerazzurro.it]

16 days ago