The match between Jordan and Argentina in the third round of the 2026 World Cup group stage promises to be a triumph for the reigning world champions. Argentina, with two wins (5-0 on goal difference), has already secured a spot in the knockout stages, while Jordan, with two losses, has lost even the theoretical chance of continuing in the competition. Meanwhile, Jamal Sellami's men looked strong in matches against Austria (1-3) and Algeria (1-2), conceding decisive goals only late in the games. This is a historic event for the underdogs, and the team will surely try to slam the door on their way out.
The main intrigue is whether Jordan can hold off the Argentinians. Lionel Messi scored all five of Argentina's goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria. The captain is expected to start for at least half the match, especially since Leo's record and personal motivation could spur him on to new heights. Considering Argentina's nine-match winning streak and Jordan's four consecutive losses, the difference in skill appears colossal.
Given Argentina's attacking potential and Jordan's defensive weaknesses, the prediction of over 2.5 goals seems confident. Jordan has had overtime in seven of its last 10 matches, and statistics suggest a 60% probability of that outcome.
