Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in the final Group J match of the tournament, held on June 28 in Arlington, Texas. The win completed a perfect group stage for Argentina, who finished with a 3-0-0 record and nine points. Jordan, making their World Cup debut, ended the competition without points after three losses.

The Argentine side took control early, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez each scoring in the first half to establish a 2-0 lead. Argentina’s strategy and execution allowed them to dominate possession and limit scoring opportunities for Jordan, who managed to find the net once but were ultimately outmatched.

Lionel Messi, coming on as a second-half substitute in the 60th minute for Lautaro Martinez, made a notable impact by scoring a free kick in the 80th minute. His goal came from curling the ball over the Jordanian defensive wall, extending Argentina's lead and sealing the victory. Emiliano Martinez, Argentina’s goalkeeper, did not face a save during the match, reflecting the team’s strong defensive performance.

Argentina outscored their Group J opponents by a combined total of 8-1 throughout the group stage, demonstrating offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. The team will now advance to the round of 32, where they are scheduled to face Cape Verde on Friday in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Jordan, despite their elimination, gained valuable experience in their first World Cup appearance, finishing with a 0-3-0 record and having been outscored 8-3 across the group matches. The tournament provided the team with international exposure and milestones to build on for future competitions.

Argentina joins France from Group I and co-host Mexico from Group A as the only teams to have completed the group stage unbeaten this year, each with a perfect record. The knockout rounds will test how these teams can translate strong group performances into deeper tournament success.