Argentina vs Jordan — World Cup 2026 Group J — Matchday 3: Odds & Prediction

Defending champions Argentina close Group J — Messi's final World Cup match (likely) vs Jordan's debut squad at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City

Kickoff: 26 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET (17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (27 Jun))

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri (cap. 76,416)

Stage: Group J — Matchday 3

Odds: Argentina 1.22 · Draw 7.14 · Jordan 15.30

26 Jun 20:00 ET

ARROWHEAD STADIUM · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI · 76,416

Argentina

FIFA #1

Jordan

FIFA #64

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Editor's prediction for Argentina vs Jordan

Vasco Oliveira

Head editor · 22 May 2026 · 6 min read

Defending champions Argentina arrive at MD3 likely already top of the group. Messi's likely final World Cup match. Jordan's debut squad faces what could be the biggest match in the country's football history. Scaloni manages rotation around the Messi minutes; Sellami plays his strongest XI to claim a debut-tournament credible result.

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Why Argentina are the favourites

Argentina are the defending world champions and arrive with arguably the deepest squad at the tournament. Messi at 38 still produces the moments that win tournaments. Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, and the Mac Allister-De Paul-Paredes central midfield is intact from Qatar 2022.

Jordan's 5-3-2 setup under Sellami is defensively-leaning but Argentina's possession-and-press is among the world's highest-quality. Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández produce the central-midfield supply that Jordan's compact defensive line cannot consistently deny.

Where Argentina can get hurt

Musa Al-Tamari (Montpellier) is Jordan's tournament-grade attacker. His Ligue 1 experience plus the squad's collective desire to produce a famous result is real. The 2023 AFC Asian Cup final run demonstrated tournament-pressure quality.

Scaloni's likely rotation policy around Messi minutes is the structural variable. If Lautaro Martínez or Otamendi is rested simultaneously, the back-four coordination drops and Jordan's set-piece routines (Al-Naimat, Al-Mardi) become threatening.

The pick

Argentina to win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.10 is the right combined entry. Modal scoreline 3-0 or 3-1. Messi's possible final World Cup moment plus Jordan's likely defensive disorganisation by 60th minute. Stake 1.5%.

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Head-to-head

No previous meetings.

Argentina and Jordan have not met in senior international football. The fixture is historically unique.

Predicted lineups

Argentina XI (4-4-2 / 4-3-3) · Lionel Scaloni

Emiliano Martínez · Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico · De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández · Mastantuono, Messi (c), Julián Álvarez

Out: —

Jordan XI (5-3-2) · Jamal Sellami

Shafi · Al-Naimat, Abu Zrayq, Anan, Al-Mardi, Nasib · Tamari (c), Yousef Abu Jalboush, Al-Taamari · Olwan, Al-Rashdan

Out: —

Frequently asked questions

What time does Argentina vs Jordan kick off?⌄

Argentina vs Jordan kicks off on 26 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET. That is 17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (27 Jun). The venue is Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, capacity 76,416.

Who is the favourite to win?⌄

Argentina are the favourite at consensus odds around 1.2. The draw is priced around 7.0.

What is the group situation heading into the match?⌄

This is Matchday 3, the final group-stage round. Both teams in Group J arrive with their qualification position partially or fully decided, but the group winner and runner-up determination plus third-place tiebreaker mathematics may still be in play.

Will Lionel Messi play?⌄

Lionel Messi is in the squad and is expected to start. He plays his club football at Inter Miami CF.

How can I watch Argentina vs Jordan?⌄

Broadcast rights for the World Cup 2026 vary by region. In the UK, BBC and ITV split the package; in Germany ARD and ZDF; in the US FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Streaming is available via the respective broadcasters' platforms.