Argentina cruised past Jordan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at the Lusail International Stadium. The defending champions, already guaranteed top spot in Group J, fielded a rotated side but still outclassed their opponents. Lionel Messi came off the bench in the second half and scored a brace, taking his tournament tally to seven goals, while Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the first half.
Scaloni's rotation and Jordan's fight
Lionel Scaloni made several changes, giving playing time to Julian Alvarez, Giovani Lo Celso, and Nico Paz. Jordan, already eliminated, tried to contain the Argentine attack but conceded when Alvarez fired home from Lo Celso's through ball in the 34th minute. In the second half, Messi's introduction changed the game: in the 67th minute, he dribbled past two defenders and curled the ball into the top corner. The third goal came from the penalty spot in the 79th minute after a handball by Abdallah Nasib.
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Messi's record-breaking run continues
Lionel Messi has now scored seven goals in four matches, leading the Golden Boot race. His impact in just 30 minutes was immense: three chances created, 92% pass accuracy, and two goals. Argentina extends their winning streak to ten consecutive matches. Jordan, on their World Cup debut, finished with zero points and a -7 goal difference, but earned respect for their efforts.
How to watch the match replay for free
If you missed the live broadcast, the full game is available on demand on BBC iPlayer (UK), SBS On Demand (Australia), and CTV (Canada). In Brazil, CazéTV on YouTube offers the complete replay for free. If you are traveling abroad and cannot access your home streaming services, a VPN like Norton VPN can help bypass geo-restrictions. Online security is critical, as seen in recent scams where fake GTA VI beta keys are used by cybercriminals to drain wallets and steal sensitive data ahead of the game's launch.
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For tournament details, visit the Wikipedia page for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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