Preview: Jordan vs Argentina – Latest News, Line-ups, Absences | 2026 World Cup (28/06/2026)

Last update at 27 June, 2026⏲️ Reading time: 5 minutes

Jordan and Argentina wrap up the 2026 World Cup group stage in a match with little at stake for either side. The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States, with neither team having anything left to play for.

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Jordan have already been eliminated after defeats to Austria and Algeria, while Argentina have won both of their matches and secured top spot in the group.

Latest news: team form

The mood in the Jordan and Argentina camps could hardly be more different. The Asian side know their World Cup journey will end with this match, while Argentina's squad is full of confidence after two victories, five goals from Lionel Messi and the recent birthday celebrations of their captain.

Jordan

Simply qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has already been a historic achievement for Jordan, as it marks the nation's first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup. The tournament has highlighted areas where they can continue improving, with both Austria and Algeria proving slightly too strong. Their objective now is to avoid finishing the tournament without a point, although earning a positive result against the reigning world champions will be extremely difficult.

Argentina

Everything is going smoothly in Argentina's camp. Lionel Scaloni's side have begun the 2026 World Cup in dominant fashion, defeating both Austria and Algeria without conceding a goal. Lionel Messi has once again shown he can still perform at the highest level. The Argentina captain, who celebrated his 39th birthday this week, has scored all five of his team's goals so far.

Predicted line-ups

Predicting the starting XIs for this match is difficult. Jordan are expected to field their strongest available team in search of at least a point, while Argentina are widely expected to make significant changes after already securing first place in the group.

Position	–Jordania	–Argentina
Goalkeeper	Abulaila	Rulli
Defenders	Al rab Abu Dahab Abu Taha Haddad	Montiel Otamendi Senesi Medina
Midfielders	Al Rawabdeh Al Rashdan Al Mardi Oiwan	Palacios Paredes Nico González Nico Paz
Forwards	Tamari	Julián Álvarez Gianluca Simeone

Tactical analysis: a routine fixture

On paper, the reigning world champions are clearly superior, even if Scaloni rotates heavily. The key question is how seriously Argentina approach a match with no impact on qualification. If the players given an opportunity want to impress the coaching staff ahead of the knockout rounds, Argentina should dominate possession and dictate the game.

However, if Argentina fail to maintain the intensity expected in a World Cup match, Jordan could have an opportunity. The Asian side know they must produce a near-perfect performance and take advantage of any complacency from Argentina. Their belief in securing a positive result remains intact, but they will need to be clinical whenever chances arise.

Key players to watch

The spotlight will be on Mousa Al-Tamari for Jordan and Julián Álvarez for Argentina.

Mousa Al-Tamari (Jordan)

Jordan's forward is widely regarded as the country's most talented player. His performances were crucial in helping Jordan qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the first in the nation's history. He also brings valuable European experience following his spell in France's Ligue 1, and in the opening match he provided the assist for Jordan's goal against Austria. Jordan's hopes of earning a point will largely depend on Tamari making the most of his opportunities.

Julián Álvarez (Argentina)

For Argentina, all eyes will be on Julián Álvarez. The Atlético Madrid striker arrived at the World Cup only just recovered from the ankle injury he suffered towards the end of the club season. He has come off the bench for Lautaro Martínez in both matches so far but remains a key figure in Scaloni's plans. If "La Araña" continues moving closer to his best form, as he did during Qatar 2022, Argentina will have every reason to dream of lifting a fourth World Cup trophy.

Betting analysis and odds

Even though the reigning champions have already secured qualification, bookmakers still consider Argentina overwhelming favourites to win their final group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup.

The current 2026 World Cup odds reflect that confidence, pricing an Argentina victory between 1.17 and 1.20. Markets also consider both teams scoring to be unlikely, with odds ranging from 1.50 to 1.60 for Both Teams to Score – No. Everything points towards another Argentina win, potentially with another clean sheet.

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Final prediction

Even with a heavily rotated squad, Argentina remain clear favourites. The most likely outcome is a comfortable victory and, if they maintain their defensive standards, another clean sheet.

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