Argentina is gearing up for its final group stage match against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June 28. The reigning champions are looking to secure a perfect record in the group stage after already qualifying for the knockout round with two consecutive victories.

In their last match, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, thanks to a stellar performance from Lionel Messi, who scored both goals despite missing a penalty in the first half. This achievement also marked a historic moment for Messi, as he became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record. Additionally, Messi has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, becoming the third player to achieve this feat.

However, in a recent press conference, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Messi will start on the bench against Jordan. Despite this, Argentina boasts a strong squad with depth across all positions and has shown remarkable consistency, winning nine consecutive matches across all competitions. During this impressive run, they have kept eight clean sheets, conceding only once, further solidifying their status as top contenders for the championship.

On the other hand, Jordan has already been eliminated from the tournament after suffering two defeats against Austria and Algeria. Although they managed to score in both of their initial matches, the Asian representatives demonstrated significant defensive weaknesses, particularly in dealing with set pieces, having conceded three goals from corner kicks. The disparity in skill and current form heavily favors Argentina.

Despite the odds, Jordan's coach Jamal Sellami remains optimistic, hoping his players will leave a positive mark before exiting the tournament with a courageous performance against the reigning champions.