Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over Jordan in the World Cup group stage on June 27, 2026, in Dallas, with Lionel Messi watching from the bench.
Giovanni Lo Celso opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a precise free kick into the top corner, marking the first Argentine goal of the tournament not scored by Messi.
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Lautaro Martinez doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Marcos Senesi was struck in the face while attempting a header.
Jordan pulled one back in the second half through Mousa Al Tamari, who slid a cross into the net.
Group Drama Unfolds
In a simultaneous match, Austria took a temporary lead against Algeria via Marko Arnautovic, but Algeria equalized before halftime through Rafik Belghali.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 after coming from behind.
Colombia and Portugal played a 0-0 draw despite 37 total goal attempts, with Colombia winning the group and Portugal finishing second.
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Following elimination, Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned after seven years in charge.
