Argentina Extends Lead Against Jordan in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Kathmandu. Defending champions Argentina have widened their lead against Jordan in Group 'J' of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
In the 80th minute of the ongoing match, captain Lionel Messi scored to give Argentina a 3-1 lead. Messi, who came onto the field from the bench in the second half, showed his impact by scoring shortly after.
Earlier, Giovanni Lo Celso scored the first goal for Argentina in the 19th minute through a free-kick, while Lautaro Martinez added the second goal from a penalty in the 31st minute.
For Jordan, Musa Al Tamari reduced the deficit in the 55th minute with a goal from Ehsan Haddad's pass. However, with Messi's goal, Argentina has regained a two-goal lead.
Argentina, who had already secured a place in the knockout stage as group winners, appears to be heading for a third consecutive victory.
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