The Argentine national team advanced to the playoff round by defeating Jordan 3-1 in the final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
In the match held in Arlington, Texas, USA, goals for the reigning world champions were scored by Giovani Lo Celso (19th minute), Lautaro Martinez (31st minute, penalty), and Lionel Messi (80th minute). Jordan's only goal was scored by Mousa Al-Tamari in the 55th minute.
In the other match of Group J, Austria and Algeria played a 3-3 draw.
Thus, Argentina won all three matches and finished first in Group J with 9 points, advancing to the playoff round.
In the remaining groups, Austria and Algeria each collected 4 points and qualified for the next round as the second-place team and the best third-place team, respectively, based on tiebreakers.
Jordan, having lost all three matches, finished the group stage in last place and officially exited the World Cup.
