Jordan vs Argentina Prediction 28 June 2026
🔊 How many will Messi score in his third match at the 2026 World Cup? That's the main question going into this one. A biblical David vs Goliath story in football form - except the ending is unlikely to match the original. Hard to picture Jordan pulling off a win against the reigning world champions.
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Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides have never met. This is their first encounter.
Head-to-head statistics Jordan - Argentina
Jordan Team Overview
🔴 Jordan are the clear underdogs here, already out after two defeats. Jamal Sellami's side did show something in their debut World Cup - scoring against both Austria and Algeria. Why not go out with a bang?
⚫ With nothing left to play for, Jordan will set up with a brave defensive shape and look for quick counters. Those breaks are unlikely to cause much damage, but they'll try. A full-on bus park is probably off the table - risky, but logical given the circumstances. Expect decent resistance from Sellami's men.
Match Results: Jordan
Argentina Team Overview
⚪ Argentina are the runaway leaders in Group J and already through. Group stage job done. Now it's about managing energy for the rest of the tournament. Most of the key players will rest, with slightly less prominent but equally talented squad members stepping in - rotation is inevitable.
🔵 Scaloni will go pragmatic. No high press, no intensity - possession-based, unhurried. That doesn't mean they won't threaten. The players coming off the bench will be hungry for minutes before the knockouts start, and Jordan will struggle to contain them.
Match Results: Argentina
Latest news
Jordan
✔ No squad concerns for Jordan - all key players are available.
Argentina
❌ Cristian Romero won't play. He picked up a right knee injury against Austria and was substituted in the second half. With this match meaning nothing in the standings, his absence isn't a problem.
🔁 Update as of June 27, 5:58 UTC:
- Lionel Messi will begin the match on the bench. ESPN was first to report that Nico Paz would replace him in the starting lineup, and head coach Lionel Scaloni later confirmed that the captain is being rested. Messi is still expected to feature after the break, however, as he is keen to maintain his match sharpness. Even with a reduced role, bookmakers continue to rate him as the most likely goalscorer in the match. Odds of 1.55 are available on Messi finding the net, while 2.30 is offered on him failing to score.
🔁 Update as of June 27, 5:58 UTC:
- Argentina will be without Cristian Romero for this match, but the defender is expected to be fully fit by the start of the knockout stage. According to journalist Gastón Edul, Romero is once again dealing with a knee injury - the same issue that sidelined him for Tottenham's matches in May. This time, however, the problem is considered much less serious, with no ligament damage reported. Argentina are currently set to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Predicted starting XI Jordan: Abulaila - Alattar, Al-Arab, Abu Dahab, Hadad - Al-Rashdan, Rawabda - Al Mardi, Abu Taha, Olwan - Al Tamari.
📋 Predicted starting XI Argentina: Martínez - Otamendi, Tagliafco, González, Molina - Paredes, Mac Allister, Fernández - Almada, Martinez, Álvarez.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Even with a rotated lineup, Argentina are a class above - and Messi's scoring record makes any match potentially high-scoring. Jordan have leaked five goals in two games but managed to score in both. A productive match looks likely. Total goals over 2.5 at 1.85*.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
Romanian referee István Kovács takes charge. He's strict - 4.8 yellow cards per game on average across 100 matches. Jordan simply can't stop Argentina without fouling, and Kovács won't let it slide when Messi or his teammates get kicked. Jordan to receive more yellow cards than Argentina at 1.57*.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Jordan's matches at this tournament have shown they prefer a compact central block with little width or crossing. Argentina, already through, won't be pushing the tempo. Expect slow, controlled possession from the favourites without much urgency to work the flanks. Total corners under 8.5 at 1.85*.
😱 Risky Bet
The gap in quality is enormous. Argentina's bench is full of hungry players from top European clubs who need a good performance before the knockouts begin. And Messi's desire to top the scoring charts can't be ignored. Four or five unanswered goals is a real possibility. Argentina -3 handicap is worth a look.
🚀 Player Stat Bet
Julián Álvarez's time. The Atlético Madrid striker has come off the bench twice at this tournament and looked sharp each time. With rotation expected, he should start up front. Against a side like Jordan, scoring at least once is the bare minimum. Álvarez to score at 2.30*.
🎯 Safe Bet
Even Argentina's second string is packed with names from La Liga and the Premier League. A side like that isn't letting Jordan off lightly. Argentina to win to nil at 1.19*.
👀 If the Match Doesn't Go as Planned
If Argentina pick up a red card - whether for a foul or under the new rules around player conduct - Jordan become a more interesting proposition. They've scored in every match at this tournament, and with a man advantage that record could continue.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editor's Prediction
Argentina have one of the most reliable defensive units in world football. Even with rotation, the players coming in are top-level defenders and holding midfielders who see this as a chance to prove themselves ahead of the knockouts. Jordan will find space almost impossible to come by - no room for positional attacks, no room to breathe. Argentina control this from start to finish. Both Teams To Score (No). Predicted correct score: 3-0 to Argentina.
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