Argentina defeats Jordan 3-1 to conclude 2026 World Cup group stage

Argentina completed its group stage campaign in the 2026 World Cup with a perfect record after defeating Jordan 3-1. Giovanni Lo Celso opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a free kick, followed by a Lautaro Martinez penalty in the 31st minute. Jordan's Musa Al-Taamari reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 55th minute. Lionel Messi, who entered as a substitute, secured the final 3-1 score with a free kick in the 80th minute. Messi has now scored in three consecutive World Cup matches, bringing his tournament tally to six goals and his career total to 19. Statistically, he has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. Argentina will face Cape Verde in the round of 32. Earlier, a 7th-minute goal by Lo Celso was disallowed due to an offside decision.