Argentina clinches perfect group stage but stays focused on knockout phase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Argentina secured three victories in the group stage of the World Cup, capping it off with a 3-1 win over Jordan on June 27. Lionel Messi scored in each match but took a backseat for most of the game against Jordan, coming off the bench. Coach Lionel Scaloni emphasized the need to remain focused as the knockout stage approaches, with the team scheduled to face Cape Verde in the round of 32 on July 3. The players expressed satisfaction with their performance but noted areas for improvement, such as conceding a goal to Jordan.
- •Argentina finished the group stage with three wins.
- •Messi scored in all three matches.
- •Upcoming match against Cape Verde on July 3.
- •Team noted the need to improve defensive performance.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina thrilled with perfect group stage but knows 'World Cup is long'
"While things couldn't have gone much better for Argentina in the first three matches, the 2022 World Cup champions know there's much more work to do.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 5:46 PMMiami coach unbothered by Messi getting award in Spain 2 days before MLS game
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 5:04 PMMatchday 31: How Nashville SC can clinch the Supporters' Shield
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 4:22 PMSavannah Bananas are coming to Florida in 2027. Where, how to get tickets- MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 6:04 AMCowboys’ Daron Bland gets reality check that could lead to trade or cut
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 3:00 AMInter Miami Clinches MLS Playoff Spot in Shutout Win
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 2:50 AMRafael Navarro Outscoring Messi at St. Louis City
