Argentina takes on Jordan in World Cup 2026 group match in Dallas

Argentina opened its final Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas. Coach Lionel Scaloni made several changes, benching Lionel Messi and starting Giuliano Simeone in an unfamiliar left‑back role, while Exequiel Palacios moved to right‑back. The lineup also featured Emiliano Martínez in goal, with Otamendi, Senesi, Tagliafico, Nico Paz, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez in attack.

A minute’s silence preceded the game to honor victims of recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Jordan fielded a starting eleven of Abulaila, Nasib, Abudahab, Alarad, Haddad, Alrawabdeh, Abutaha, Alrashdan, Olwan, Fakhoury, Azaizh. Argentine supporters filled the stadium with blue and white colours, while Jordanian fans also displayed enthusiastic support.

The match was broadcast live worldwide, with additional coverage noting the debut of several Argentine youngsters and the tactical shift for Simeone. No final score was reported in the supplied texts.