World Cup Group Stage - 3
Jordan 1 - 3 FT Argentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' M. Abu Taha
G. Lo Celso 19'
L. Martinez 31'
HT
46' ↓ O. Al Fakhouri ↑M. Al Mardi
46' ↓ A. Azaizeh ↑M. Tamari
55' M. Tamari (E. Haddad)
↓ G. Lo Celso ↑T. Almada 60'
↓ L. Martinez ↑L. Messi 60'
↓ N. Paz ↑A. Mac Allister 61'
64' Y. Al Arab
↓ G. Simeone ↑V. Barco 71'
76' ↓ N. Al Rashdan ↑A. Jamous
L. Messi 80'
↓ J. Alvarez ↑J. Lopez 82'
90' ↓ H. Abu Dahab ↑S. Obaid
90' ↓ A. Olwan ↑Shararh
90'+5 Shararh
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jordan
Goalkeepers
Yazeed Abu Laila 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Abdallah Nasib 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yazan Al-Arab 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ehsan Haddad 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Nizar Al-Rashdan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Noor Al-Rawabdeh 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Mohannad Abu Taha
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Ali Al Azaizeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ali Olwan 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Odeh Fakhoury
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Abdallah Al-Fakhouri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noureddin Zaid
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anas Badawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mo Abualnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Abu Ghoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saad Al Rousan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saleem Obaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amer Jamous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sadeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Al Daoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rajaei Ayed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Al-Mardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mousa Tamari 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
47
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Argentina
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Exequiel Palacios
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Nicolás Otamendi 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
94
Passes
4
Duels
Marcos Senesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Nico Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Leandro Paredes
MAGNET
165
Activity
165
Activity
162
Passes
3
Duels
Giovani Lo Celso 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Lautaro Martínez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.5
Rating
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lisandro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo De Paul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Barco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lionel Messi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Manuel López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Masterclass in Control as Argentina End Jordan's Dream
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Substitute magic from both sides defined a compelling clash, but the reigning champions ultimately flexed their pedigree to secure a perfect group stage record.
Early Dominance
The South Americans wasted no time establishing their rhythm under the bright lights of AT&T Stadium. They dominated possession immediately, suffocating their opponents with a staggering 780 total passes and a 92 percent accuracy rate. This relentless pressure translated into a high Intensity metric that left the opposition chasing shadows. The breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute when G. Lo Celso found the back of the net, rewarding his side's early creative endeavour. Just twelve minutes later, a penalty was awarded, and L. Martinez stepped up to convert with supreme confidence. By the half-time whistle, Argentina had essentially reduced the pitch to a training exercise, leaving their opponents with a monumental mountain to climb.
The Second-Half Spark
Facing elimination and desperate to salvage some pride, Jordan rolled the dice at the interval. The introduction of M. Tamari in the 46th minute provided an immediate injection of directness and pace. Despite having seen just 27 percent of the ball, the underdogs managed to shift the Balance of the encounter. In the 55th minute, their bravery paid off as Tamari struck a superb normal goal following a crisp assist from E. Haddad. Suddenly, the previously subdued sections of the stadium found their voice. It was a stark reminder of the Upset Factor inherent in tournament football, proving that even a side pinned deep in their own half can strike with venom when the opportunity arises.
The Master Arrives
Sensing a slight shift in momentum, the South American coaching staff turned to their bench in the 60th minute, bringing on their talisman to restore order. The arrival of L. Messi immediately calmed proceedings and re-established total dominance over the centre of the park. Any lingering hopes of a miraculous comeback were finally extinguished in the 80th minute when Messi found space and delivered a lethal finish. The Stakes were clear: maintaining a flawless winning streak heading into the knockout rounds. They achieved exactly that, securing their third consecutive victory to finish top of the group with nine points, while consigning their brave opponents to a bottom-place exit without a single point to their name.
Key Questions
What made Lionel Messi the Man of the Match?
His 80th-minute strike off the bench killed the opposition's momentum and emphatically secured all three points for his dominant side.
What does this mean for Jordan's season?
With three consecutive defeats and zero points, they finish bottom of their group and exit the World Cup tournament at the earliest hurdle.
How did substitute Lionel Messi change the game?
Arriving in the 60th minute just as the underdogs were pushing for an equaliser, his clinical finish restored a crucial two-goal cushion.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
David Meets Goliath in Group Stage Showdown
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. While tournament survival hangs in the balance, the massive gulf in quality suggests a highly one-sided affair that might lack genuine competitive tension.
The Setup
A perfect storm of high Stakes and lopsided probability defines this World Cup Group Stage clash at AT&T Stadium on June 28, 2026. Argentina arrive sitting comfortably at the top of the group after a flawless opening game, showcasing a dominant Form rating. In stark contrast, Jordan are empty-handed following a tough loss and face immediate tournament elimination if they falter here. The sheer volume of elite Stars on the South American side, combined with their blistering attack, completely shatters the competitive Balance of this fixture.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on an asymmetric duel between Ali Olwan and Lionel Messi. Olwan carries the heavy burden of providing Jordan's sole attacking outlet on the counter. Meanwhile, Messi dictates the entire tempo for the reigning champions, drifting between lines and orchestrating wave after wave of pressure that the Asian defense must desperately try to survive.
Our Prediction
Expect Argentina to cruise to a 3-0 victory. Jordan will inevitably deploy a low block to frustrate the favorites, but the South Americans will eventually pick the lock. Once the first goal goes in, the floodgates will open, allowing players like J. Álvarez and E. Fernández to dictate the tempo and run up the scoreline.