Argentina Leads Jordan 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Kathmandu. In FIFA World Cup 2026 under Group 'J', defending champions Argentina have taken a 2-0 lead against Jordan. In the 19th minute of the match held at Dallas Stadium, Giovanni Lo Celso scored a beautiful goal from a free-kick to give Argentina the lead. After that, in the 31st minute, after a review by the Video Assistant Referee, Argentina got a penalty. The referee ruled that Marcos Senesi was fouled and awarded a penalty. Lautaro Martinez utilized this opportunity to double Argentina's lead. Although Argentina, who had already secured a place in the knockout stage as group winners, gave captain Lionel Messi a rest and Messi remained on the bench, Argentina maintained full control of the game and continued to put pressure on Jordan. Meanwhile, in another match of Group 'J', Austria has taken the lead against Algeria. The winner of that match will compete against Spain in the final 32.