Messi Secures Argentina Victory Against Jordan in Group Stage Finale
June 28, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final group stage match, with Lionel Messi scoring late to seal the win.
Argentina continued their dominant World Cup campaign, securing a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final group stage fixture. Argentina had already won both of their prior group matches against Algeria and Austria. Jordan had lost both of their prior group matches against Austria and Algeria, entering this encounter seeking their first points.
Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring for Argentina in the 19th minute, followed by Lautaro Martinez converting a penalty in the 31st minute to give them a comfortable lead. Jordan responded in the second half through Mousa Tamari in the 55th minute, briefly narrowing the deficit and injecting some life into the contest. However, Lionel Messi extinguished any hopes of a comeback with an 80th-minute goal, ensuring Argentina's victory.
The match saw a turning point after Jordan's goal, as Argentina's experience and quality shone through to re-establish control. Despite Jordan's spirited effort to pull one back, they ultimately couldn't overcome the Argentine attack. The statistics reflected Argentina's dominance, with 73% possession and 12 total shots compared to Jordan's 5.
Argentina concludes the group stage with a perfect record from three matches, demonstrating their strong form heading into the knockout rounds. Jordan finishes their World Cup campaign without a point, having suffered three consecutive losses in the group stage.