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Rabat – Jordan and Argentina close out their Group J campaigns on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with the reigning world champions already through as group winners while Jordan look to end their debut World Cup campaign on a positive note.
Argentina secured top spot in the group after victories over Algeria and Austria, allowing Lionel Scaloni the luxury of rotating his squad ahead of the knockout stages. Jordan, meanwhile, have already been eliminated following two defeats, but a strong performance against Argentina would still mark a memorable finish to their first World Cup appearance.
Match details
Fixture: Jordan vs Argentina
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group J, Matchday 3
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Date: Saturday, June 27
Kick-off: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 a.m. GMT
How to watch: beIN SPORTS in MENA, FOX Sports and Tubi in the USA; Telemundo and Peacock (Spanish coverage)
Jordan team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Jordan has no major injury concerns heading into the match, with head coach Jamal Sellami expected to rely on the same core group that featured in the opening two games.
Recent Form: Despite back-to-back defeats, Jordan have shown flashes of competitiveness in their first-ever World Cup campaign. Their narrow moments of promise, however, have often been undone by defensive lapses and difficulties maintaining possession against stronger opponents.
Key Players: Mousa Tamari remains Jordan’s main attacking outlet and biggest source of creativity in transition. Ali Olwan, who scored the country’s first-ever World Cup goal earlier in the tournament, will again play a crucial supporting role behind the striker.
Likely XI: Abulaila; Abu Dahab, Yazan Al-Arab, Nasib; Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al Rawabdeh, Abu Taha; Al Mardi, Ali Olwan; Mousa Tamari.
Argentina team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Cristian Romero remains unavailable through injury, though Argentina are expected to heavily rotate regardless after sealing first place in the group.
Recent Form: Argentina have looked every bit like defending champions so far, combining attacking efficiency with defensive control. Lionel Messi has dominated headlines after becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history during the group stage.
Key Players: Much of the attention will be on which stars Scaloni decides to rest, but even Argentina’s rotated squad remains packed with elite-level quality. Julián Álvarez, Giovani Lo Celso, and Exequiel Palacios are all expected to feature prominently if given starting roles.
Likely XI: Emiliano Martínez; Montiel, Otamendi, Senesi, Tagliafico; Giuliano Simeone, Paredes, Palacios, Lo Celso; Julián Álvarez, José López.
What to Expect
Jordan are expected to sit deep defensively and look to exploit counterattacking opportunities through Tamari’s pace and direct running. Sellami’s side will likely prioritize compactness and discipline in an effort to frustrate Argentina for long stretches.
Argentina, meanwhile, should dominate possession regardless of the rotated lineup. The biggest question surrounds chemistry and rhythm among players who have not featured regularly together during the tournament. Still, the South American giants possess enough individual quality to control the match and create chances consistently.
Prediction: Jordan 0-2 Argentina
