Argentina is set to play Jordan on June 27 at 10 p.m. ET at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as both teams conclude their Group J matches in the 2026 World Cup. The match marks the first-ever encounter between the two nations, with Argentina currently ranked No. 1 in FIFA standings and Jordan at No. 67.
Argentina enters the game with a strong performance in the tournament, having secured victories against Algeria and Austria in their previous matches. Lionel Messi has been a key player, clinching the all-time World Cup goals record with five goals through two games, including a hat trick in the opening match. The squad features 16 players who were part of the 2022 championship team, as they aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles.
Jordan's World Cup debut has been challenging. They suffered a 3-1 loss to Austria on June 17, with Ali Olwan scoring their first World Cup goal. Their subsequent match against Algeria resulted in a 2-1 loss, leading to their elimination from the tournament prior to facing Argentina. The team's World Cup schedule included losses to Austria and Algeria, followed by the upcoming match against Argentina.
Fans in the United States can watch the match on FOX, with a Spanish-language broadcast available on Telemundo. For those without cable, the game can be streamed via DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial and various plans that include FOX and FS1. The game is scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. ET.
The Argentine roster includes goalkeepers Juan Musso, Gerónimo Rulli, and Emiliano Martínez, defenders such as Gonzalo Montiel and Cristian Romero, midfielders like Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández, and forwards including Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez. Jordan's roster features goalkeepers Yazid Abulaila and Nour Bani Attiah, defenders Ihsan Haddad and Yazan Al-Arab, midfielders like Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Ibrahim Sadeh, and forwards Ali Olwan and Mousa Al-Tamari.