2026 World Cup: Jordan vs. Argentina, Probable Lineups

On the night between Saturday and Sunday (kickoff at 4:00 a.m. Italian time), Jordan will wrap up its run at the 2026 World Cup by facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the undisputed star of the tournament who has just become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

The match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington pits two teams against each other that are experiencing diametrically opposed situations. The Albiceleste has already secured first place in Group J thanks to victories over Algeria and Austria, while Jordan, making its World Cup debut, has already been mathematically eliminated after suffering two consecutive losses in the opening matches.

The statistics confirm the clear gap between the two teams. Argentina leads the group with a perfect record of six points, while the Asian side remains stuck at zero points. The bookmakers’ odds also point to a one-sided outcome, with the reigning world champions considered heavy favorites to win.

Inevitably, much attention will be focused on Lionel Messi. After scoring a hat trick in the opener against Algeria and a brace in the subsequent victory over Austria, the Argentine No. 10 has reached 17 World Cup goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.

With first place already secured, the Argentine coach may give playing time to several less-used players, resting some starters ahead of the knockout stage. For Jordan, on the other hand, the goal will be to close out the tournament with a spirited performance against one of the top favorites to win the title.

Probable lineups

Jordan (3-4-3): Abulaila; Al-Arab, Abu Dahab, Nasib; Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawahbdeh, Abu Taha; Mardi, Tamari, Olwan. Head Coach: Sellami.

Argentina (4-4-2): Martinez; Montiel, Otamendi, Senesi, Tagliafico; Giuliano Simeone, Paredes, Palacios, Nico Gonzalez; Julian Alvarez, Lopez. Head Coach: Scaloni.