Argentina seals perfect group-stage sweep as Messi sets World Cup record

Argentina Messi World Cup coach rankings Group J

Argentina finished the group stage with a 3‑1 win over Jordan, with goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez (penalty) and a free‑kick by Lionel Messi. Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. Argentina topped Group J with nine points and will face a round‑of‑16 opponent.

Austria and Algeria also progressed. Austria secured second place with four points and qualified as one of the best third‑place teams; Algeria advanced as the other best third‑place side after a 3‑3 draw with Austria. Jordan left the tournament without points.

A separate analysis released after the group stage ranked national‑team coaches. Sebastián Beccacece of Ecuador rose 25 places to the top, while Javier Aguirre (Mexico) and Hugo Broos (South Africa) also climbed. Didier Deschamps (France) was named the most convincing power. Drops included Mauricio Pochettino (USA) and Julian Nagelsmann (Germany).

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