Lautaro Martinez scores as Argentina defeats Jordan 3-1 in Group J
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J match of the FIFA World Cup held on June 28, 2026. Lautaro Martinez marked his first World Cup goal, putting Argentina 2-0 up after Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a free-kick in the 19th minute. Jordan responded with a goal from Mousa Al-Tamari, but Lionel Messi sealed the win with another set-piece. With this victory, Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect record and advanced to the Round of 32, where they will face Cape Verde on July 4 in Miami.
- •Lautaro Martinez scores his first FIFA World Cup goal.
- •Giovani Lo Celso opens scoring with a 19th-minute free-kick.
- •Messi adds the final goal, assisting Argentina's 3-1 victory.
- •Argentina finishes Group J with a perfect record.
- •Next match scheduled against Cape Verde on July 4 in Miami.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lautaro on target as Argentina beat Jordan
"A deep breath, a composed run-up and a clinical finish that sent the goalkeeper the wrong way. Then came the sprint to the corner flag, the leap and the roar of relief. Lautaro Martinez had his first ...
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