Argentina Beat Jordan 3-1 to Complete Perfect Group J Campaign

Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, as of June 28, 2026 Match centre vs Jordan — official record. Three games played. Three wins. Zero draws. Zero losses. The defending champions move into the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a perfect group record.

The victory completed a dominant run through a group that also included Algeria and Austria — both dispatched in earlier matchdays Match centre vs Jordan — official record (as of June 28, 2026). Lionel Scaloni's side scored 3 and conceded 1 against Jordan, the only team in the group to breach Argentina's defense across all three fixtures.

What the Result Means

Argentina now have 10 wins and just 1 loss from their last 11 matches. The numbers across that stretch: 29 goals scored, 2 conceded Match centre vs Jordan — official record. The sole defeat came away to Ecuador in a qualifier. Every other opponent was beaten (as of June 28, 2026).

That kind of form is not an accident (as of June 28, 2026). It is the product of a settled squad, a coach who trusts his core, and a group of players who have been winning together for years — Copa América 2021, the 2022 World Cup, Copa América 2024. The knockout stage is where it all gets tested again.

For the full tracker page on Argentina's World Cup 2026 squad, including every player's minutes, goals, and form data, the hub has you covered.

The Players Driving the Form

Lionel Messi leads the squad with 14 national-team goals in 16 appearances over the last 12 months, plus 6 assists in 1,310 minutes Match centre vs Jordan — official record. At club level with Inter Miami, those numbers are even more staggering: 41 goals and 23 assists in 48 appearances across the same window (as of June 28, 2026).

Lautaro Martínez is the second-highest scorer in the NT over the trailing 12 months — 7 goals and 3 assists in 19 appearances Match centre vs Jordan — official record. He brings 1,080 NT minutes and a club season at Inter where he scored 26 goals in 49 appearances (as of June 28, 2026).

Julián Álvarez adds 4 NT goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances, with 1,493 minutes played. At Atletico Madrid, his club numbers over the same period read 21 goals and 10 assists in 51 appearances (as of June 28, 2026).

Enzo Fernández has been everywhere — 1,587 NT minutes in 21 appearances, with 3 goals and 3 assists. At Chelsea, he logged 5,418 minutes across 67 appearances, contributing 17 goals and 13 assists (as of June 28, 2026).

Emiliano Martínez remains the clear No. 1 in goal. He has played 1,813 national-team minutes across 20 appearances in the last 12 months Match centre vs Jordan — official record. Behind him, the defense allowed just 2 goals in 10 matches — a record that speaks for itself (as of June 28, 2026).

Group J — Final Standings Context

Argentina's path through Group J:

• Matchday 1 — Argentina vs. Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (June 16)
• Matchday 2 — Argentina vs. Austria at AT&T Stadium, Arlington (June 22)
• Matchday 3 — Jordan vs. Argentina at AT&T Stadium, Arlington (June 27)

All three ended in wins. The group also featured Austria vs. Jordan and Algeria vs. Austria on the final matchday. Argentina's business was done. Now the bracket begins.

The 26-Player Squad

Scaloni's 26 players for the tournament:

Goalkeepers

• E. Martínez — Aston Villa (1,813 NT min, 20 apps)
• G. Rulli — Marseille (281 NT min, 3 apps)
• J. Musso — Atletico Madrid (81 NT min, 2 apps)

Defenders

• N. Otamendi — Benfica (1,681 NT min, 3 goals, 22 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• C. Romero — Tottenham (1,601 NT min, 19 apps)
• N. Molina — Atletico Madrid (1,527 NT min, 1 assist, 20 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• N. Tagliafico — Lyon (1,415 NT min, 1 goal, 1 assist, 18 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• Lisandro Martínez — Manchester United (453 NT min, 7 apps)
• F. Medina — Marseille (421 NT min, 1 assist, 8 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• G. Montiel — River Plate (392 NT min, 1 goal, 8 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)

Midfielders

• R. De Paul — Inter Miami (1,740 NT min, 2 assists, 22 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• E. Fernández — Chelsea (1,587 NT min, 3 goals, 3 assists, 21 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• A. Mac Allister — Liverpool (1,430 NT min, 4 goals, 19 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• T. Almada — Atletico Madrid (746 NT min, 4 goals, 3 assists, 13 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• L. Paredes — Boca Juniors (642 NT min, 16 apps)
• G. Lo Celso — Real Betis (450 NT min, 1 goal, 2 assists, 12 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• G. Simeone — Atletico Madrid (434 NT min, 2 goals, 11 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• E. Palacios — Bayer Leverkusen (339 NT min, 3 assists, 12 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• M. Senesi — Bournemouth (90 NT min, 1 app)
• V. Barco — Strasbourg (90 NT min, 1 goal, 3 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)

Forwards

• J. Álvarez — Atletico Madrid (1,493 NT min, 4 goals, 3 assists, 21 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• L. Messi — Inter Miami (1,310 NT min, 14 goals, 6 assists, 16 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• Lautaro Martínez — Inter (1,080 NT min, 7 goals, 3 assists, 19 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• N. González — Atletico Madrid (1,031 NT min, 2 goals, 5 assists, 17 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• N. Paz — Como (229 NT min, 1 assist, 7 apps) (as of June 28, 2026)
• J. López — Palmeiras (77 NT min, 3 apps)

All NT stats cover the trailing 12 months.

What Comes Next

Argentina are through as Group J winners. The knockout bracket awaits. Scaloni has depth at every position, a goalkeeper who concedes almost nothing, and the tournament's most dangerous attacker in form.

The last 11 matches tell the story. 10 wins. 29 goals. 2 conceded. One loss — away, in a qualifier, months ago. Everything else has been a win (as of June 28, 2026).

The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is where this squad finds out if the form holds under elimination pressure. Based on the data, few teams arrive with a stronger case.

When does Argentina play their Round of 16 match?

The Round of 16 fixture has not yet been confirmed. Argentina qualified as Group J winners, so their bracket position depends on results from other groups. Check the Argentina hub for updates as the draw finalizes.

How did Argentina perform in Group J?

Argentina won all three group matches — against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan — finishing with a perfect record Match centre vs Jordan — official record. Across those three games, they conceded just 1 goal, against Jordan in the final matchday (as of June 28, 2026).

Who are Argentina's top scorers heading into the knockouts?

Lionel Messi leads with 14 national-team goals in 16 appearances over the last 12 months Match centre vs Jordan — official record. Lautaro Martínez is second with 7 goals in 19 appearances. Julián Álvarez and Alexis Mac Allister each have 4 (as of June 28, 2026).

What is Argentina's recent form beyond the World Cup?

In their last 11 matches, Argentina have won 10 and lost 1, scoring 29 goals and conceding 2 Match centre vs Jordan — official record. The lone defeat came away to Ecuador. Every home and neutral-site match in that span ended in victory (as of June 28, 2026).

How many players does Argentina have in their World Cup squad?

Scaloni named 26 players. The roster includes 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 10 midfielders, and 6 forwards, drawn from clubs across England, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Argentina, and Brazil.