Messi scores as Argentina beats Jordan 3-1 ahead of World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Texas. Coming off the bench after an hour, Messi netted with a free-kick, contributing to a dominant performance. Argentina had already secured qualification, finishing top of Group J with maximum points. A Giovani Lo Celso free-kick and a penalty from Lautaro Martinez set the stage, while Mousa Al-Tamari's goal for Jordan came too late to change the course of the match. Argentina prepares to face debutants Cape Verde in the knockout stage on July 3.
- •Argentina finishes top of Group J with nine points.
- •Messi comes off the bench to score in the match.
- •Lo Celso and Martinez also score for Argentina.
- •Jordan is eliminated after their third loss.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
"Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.Argentina also wanted to make a statement ahead of the meeting with surprise packages Cape Verde as they attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
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