Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 as Lionel Messi makes World Cup history
Kathmandu: Argentina continued their perfect FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J match.
The Goals was from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez, and Lionel Messi secured all three points as the reigning world champions finished top of the group with a perfect record.
Argentina Take Early Control
Argentina started the match with confidence and dominated possession from the opening whistle. Their pressure paid off in the 19th minute when Giovani Lo Celso found the back of the net with a composed finish to give his side a deserved lead.
Jordan tried to respond with quick counter attacks but struggled to create clear chances against Argentina strong defensive line.
Lautaro Martinez Doubles the Lead
Argentina continued to attack and earned a penalty in the 31st minute. Lautaro Martinez stepped forward and calmly converted from the penalty spot to make it two nil before halftime.
The South American side controlled the remainder of the first half and went into the break with a comfortable advantage.
Jordan Fight Back
Jordan returned with greater determination after the restart and reduced the deficit in the 55th minute. Musa Al Taamari scored after receiving a good pass from Ehsan Haddad, giving Jordan hope of an unlikely comeback.
The goal lifted Jordan confidence and they enjoyed their best spell of the match, creating several attacking moves.
Messi Ends the Contest and Sets a New Record
Argentina remained patient and regained full control during the closing stages. In the 80th minute, captain Lionel Messi scored Argentina third goal with a clinical finish to seal a 3-1 victory.
The goal also saw Messi break the record for scoring in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, adding another remarkable achievement to his legendary career.
Group J Standings
| Position | Team | P | GF GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 8 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 6 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 5 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 3 8 | -5 | 0 |
Match Summary
- 19th minute Giovani Lo Celso scored for Argentina
- 31st minute Lautaro Martinez converted a penalty
- Halftime Jordan zero Argentina two
- 55th minute Musa Al Taamari scored for Jordan
- 80th minute Lionel Messi scored Argentina third goal
- Full Time Jordan one Argentina three
What This Result Means
Argentina completed the group stage with three wins from three matches, scoring eight goals and conceding only one. Their impressive performances confirm their status as one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Jordan leave the competition after three defeats but gained valuable experience against world class opposition. The team will now focus on future international competitions and continue building for the future.
Looking Ahead
Argentina now move into the knockout stage with confidence and momentum. With Lionel Messi continuing to make history and the squad performing at a high level, they remain one of the leading contenders to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
