Jordan vs Argentina: Five key battles to watch out for in FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina are yet to concede a single goal in the ongoing tournament

Dallas Stadium on June 28th will host an exciting fixture between Jordan and Argentina. Jordan started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 loss against Austria. They followed that up with a disappointing display against Algeria, and they lost that game 2-1. They are currently at the bottom of Group J and are officially eliminated from the ongoing tournament.

Argentina, on the other hand are one of the best performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. They are looking fully equipped to retain their title with Lionel Messi leading from the front. They thrashed Algeria 3-0 in the opening game and followed that up with a 2-0 win against Austria. However, the lack of wingers has certainly been one of the limitations in their squad, which might cause them issues against certain teams.

In this article, we will take a look at the five key battles from a colossal clash between Jordan and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

5. Ali Olwan vs Lisandro Martínez

The contest between Lisandro Martínez and Ali Olwan is expected to be a fascinating one. Lisandro Martínez usually adopts an aggressive approach, nipping in front of strikers before they can control the ball. Ali Olwan, on the other hand, excels at holding up the ball in the final third to allow his teammates to exploit space. He has already scored for Jordan in this tournament and is expected to be quite a challenging attacker to mark for Argentina’s backline.

4. Noor Al-Rawabdeh vs Leandro Paredes

The second entry on our list is a contest between Leandro Paredes and Noor Al-Rawabdeh. The Argentine has been restricted to cameo appearances so far in this World Cup, but is expected to start against Jordan. He is known for his line-breaking passes and physicality. Noor Al-Rawabdeh, on the other hand, also operates as an anchor man for his national team. The tussle between these two midfielders will be a sight to see for fans and neutrals alike.

3. Abdallah Nasib vs Nicolás González

Nicolás González is one of the few wingers in Argentina’s squad, and he was brilliant in his cameo against Algeria and Austria. As Argentina have won both of their opening two games, rotations are expected, and it’s likely that Nicolas González will secure a starting spot. He will be facing Abdallah Nasib in many one-on-one situations throughout the game. The winner of that contest will likely decide the frequency of Argentina pinning Jordan back and getting hit on a break by them.

2. Mousa Tamari vs Valentín Barco

Lionel Scaloni is expected to start with Valentín Barco for Argentina’s game against Jordan. The Argentine had a breakout season with RC Strasbourg. His versatility allows him to play in midfield as well, but we expect him to start as a left back. The youngest is solid both offensively and defensively. He will be given a difficult task to mark Jordan’s right winger, Maousa Tamari, who has already registered an assist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1. Yazan Al-Arab vs Lionel Messi

Despite the game having no relevant stakes for Argentina, Messi is expected to be named in the starting 11. He has mentioned various times in the past that his match sharpness depends on playing frequent football. The Argentine maestro is the current top goalscorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Even at the age of 39, he is arguably the best performer of the tournament so far. Yazan Al-Arab will be given a near-impossible task to keep Messi quiet, and it will be interesting to see how he will fare against one of the greats of the game.

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