Argentina will face Jordan in a Group J finale at Dallas Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. Argentina enters the match sitting atop Group J standings with a perfect six points from two wins, while Jordan sits at the bottom with zero points from two losses, per FIFA.

Argentina’s Road To The Top

Lionel Messi has become the leading scorer in men’s World Cup history during the tournament, netting five goals across Argentina’s opening two matches. Messi recorded his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals in the 2-0 victory over Austria at Dallas Stadium, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had held the record at 16.

Manager Lionel Scaloni has leaned on a familiar core, with Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada, and Lautaro Martínez. With qualification secured and group position locked in, Scaloni faces a tough decision on Saturday: does he rest key players ahead of the knockout rounds, or let his stars continue to build rhythm and momentum?

Jordan’s Historic Debut

Jordan is making their first-ever appearance at a men’s World Cup, having qualified after a win over Oman in June 2025. They’ve shown plenty of heart despite falling short in both of their previous matches, taking a first-half lead against Algeria before eventually falling 2-1 and testing Austria before a 3-1 loss.

Winger Musa Al-Tamari of Rennes is one of the squad’s most recognizable names, and his team will be fighting to send their supporters home with something to remember. A historic first win – or even a first goal – would give the country and its fanbase something genuine to carry home from their first appearance on the biggest stage in football.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.