Two matches of Group J are being played in FIFA World Cup 2026. These are also the last two matches of the league round. Jordan faces the challenge of defending champions Argentina. This match is being played at Dallas Stadium. Whereas Algeria faces the challenge of Austria. This match continues in Kansas City. So far, only Argentina has been able to reach the Round of 32 from this group.
Lionel Messi is not part of the starting line-up in today’s match and will sit on the bench. The loudest applause from the crowd during the team announcement came for Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez. Dibou has proved to be Argentina’s hero in penalty shootouts many times, the most notable of which was his memorable performance against France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup final.
At the same time, Argentina’s former star player Maxi Rodriguez, who is playing the role of an expert for a TV broadcaster in this match, made an interesting revelation before the match. He told that he is wearing the same blue suit worn in the first two matches even today, because now he considers it as his auspicious belief (superstition). He jokingly said that if Argentina wins the World Cup, his dry-cleaner’s business is sure to increase.
Jordan’s starting line up: Abu Laila (goalkeeper), Nasser, Abu Dhabab, Alarab, Alravabadeh, Olwan, Fakhoury, Abu Taha, Alrashadan Haddad (captain), Aziz.
Argentina starting line up: Emiliano Martínez (goalkeeper), Nahuel Seniosi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Julian Alvarez, Giovani Lo Celso, Exekiel Palacios, Julio Simeone, Nicolas Paz, Nicolas Otamendi (captain), Lautaro Martínez.