Argentina Beats Jordan 3-1 in Group Stage of 2026 World Cup

Argentina continued its strong run in the 2026 World Cup group stage with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in Group J on Tuesday night. The reigning world champions dominated the match from start to finish, with captain Lionel Messi once again showcasing his legendary talent. Giovanni Lo Celso opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by Lautaro Martinez’s penalty in the 31st minute, giving Argentina a solid 2-0 lead by halftime.

Jordan attempted a comeback in the second half, with Musa Al-Tamari scoring a beautiful goal in the 55th minute to bring hope to the Jordanian side. However, Messi sealed the win in the 80th minute with a composed finish, securing the final 3-1 scoreline and earning Argentina three crucial points in their quest to defend their title.

Messi’s goal marked another milestone in his illustrious career. Having equaled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record of 16 goals with a hat-trick against Algeria in the opening match, Messi now leads the all-time World Cup scoring chart with 17 goals. Additionally, he became the first player to participate in six different World Cup tournaments, extending his record for most World Cup appearances.

Argentina, with three historic World Cup titles (1978, 1986, 2022), looks determined to add another trophy to their collection. Their commanding performances against Austria and Jordan demonstrate a team in excellent form. As Messi celebrates his 39th birthday, he continues to lead Argentina with confidence and experience, aiming to guide his team to another world championship before retiring.