FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan

Lionel Messi scored on a free kick as a second-half substitute, and Argentina delivered a 3-1 World ​Cup victory over Jordan in the Group J finale ‌for each side Saturday (June 27, 2026) at Arlington, Texas

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Giovani Lo ​Celso and Lautaro Martinez each scored goals ⁠in the first half for Argentina (3-0-0, 9 points), who were one of three teams to finish with a perfect record in ‌group stages along with France in Group I and co-host Mexico in Group A.

Emiliano Martinez ‌did not make a save for Argentina ‌as ⁠one of just two returning starters from a ⁠2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. The side outscored their Group J opponents 8-1.