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>Jordan vs Argentina Prediction & Betting Tips – 28/06/2026
Jordan make their historic World Cup bow when they face defending champions Argentina at AT&T Stadium on 28 June 2026 in the group stage. The stakes could hardly be more contrasting. For Jamal Sellami's side, sitting bottom after two draws and three defeats in recent outings, this is a moment of national pride above all else. Argentina, meanwhile, opened with a commanding 3-0 win over Algeria and carry a flawless five-match winning run. Lionel Messi's sixth and likely final World Cup adds further weight to an already compelling fixture.
Match Analysis
Argentina arrive as overwhelming favorites at 1.18, defending champions with a flawless five-match winning run and a stunning 3-0 World Cup opener. Messi's hat-trick against Algeria signals Scaloni's side are operating at peak intensity.
- WWWWW form streak underpins Argentina's status as the tournament's most consistent side.
- 3-0 demolition of Algeria in their World Cup opener, with Messi scoring a hat-trick.
- Top-3 World Cup ranking versus Jordan's 63rd, reflecting an enormous quality gap.
- Nahuel Molina provides seamless right-back cover, neutralizing the Montiel injury concern.
Jordan face the steepest possible challenge at 15.00, entering this fixture on the back of a 1-3 opening defeat to Austria and carrying four confirmed long-term absentees. A World Cup debutant nation confronting the reigning champions.
- 1-3 opening loss to Austria leaves Jordan with zero wins in their last five matches.
- Four key players out with ACL, Achilles, and ligament injuries, stretching squad depth critically.
- No clean sheets recorded in this tournament, conceding three goals in a single game.
Key point: With no over/under market available, the double chance covering Argentina via the away win at 1.18 remains the sharpest single-angle play in this fixture.
Form & Statistics: Jordan vs Argentina
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Lineups: Jordan vs Argentina
Jordan
Starters
- 1 Yazid Abulaila
- 2 Mohammad Abualnadi
- 3 Yazan Al-Arab
- 4 Abdallah Nasib
- 5 Mohannad Abu Taha
- 6 Nizar Al-Rashdan
- 7 Noor Al-Rawabdeh
- 8 Ehsan Haddad
- 9 Mousa Al-Tamari
- 10 Ali Olwan
- 11 Mahmoud Almardi
Bench
- Abdallah Al Fakhouri
- Nour Bani Attiah
- Husam Abu Dahab
- Mohammad Abu Hashish
- Saed Al Rosan
- Saleem Obaid
- Anas Badawi
- Mohammad Al Dawoud
- Rajaei Ayed
- Amer Jamous
- Ibrahim Sadeh
- Mohammad Abu Zraiq
- Ali Azaizeh
- Odeh Fakhoury
Absent
- Yazan Al Naimat (Knee injury/torn ligament)
- Issam Smeeri (Ruptured Achilles tendon)
- Ibrahim Sabra (Torn ankle ligament)
- Adham Al-Quraishi (ACL injury)
- Ali Alwan (Torn ankle ligament (3-month recovery from February 2026))
Argentina
Starters
- 1 Emiliano Martínez
- 2 Nahuel Molina
- 3 Cristian Romero
- 4 Lisandro Martínez
- 5 Nicolás Tagliafico
- 6 Enzo Fernández
- 7 Alexis Mac Allister
- 8 Rodrigo De Paul
- 9 Lionel Messi
- 10 Julián Álvarez
- 11 Thiago Almada
Bench
- Gerónimo Rulli
- Juan Musso
- Leonardo Balerdi
- Facundo Medina
- Leandro Paredes
- Nicolás Paz
- Nicolás González
- Lautaro Martínez
- Ángel Di María
- Paulo Dybala
- Exequiel Palacios
- Juan Foyth
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status ahead of this World Cup fixture, so treat the formations with appropriate caution. Should they hold, a 3-4-3 versus 4-3-3 contest shapes up, with Jordan's compact back three tasked with containing a fluid Argentina attack built around Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez.
Jordan's wide structure in a 3-4-3 could invite pressure through the channels, and Scaloni's side have the personnel in midfield, through Enzo Fernández and Rodrigo De Paul, to exploit precisely that space. Mousa Al-Tamari offers Jordan their most direct threat on the counter, though the gulf in pedigree at this stage of the tournament remains considerable.
Our Verdict
Argentina's perfect five-match winning streak, capped by a 3-0 demolition of Algeria featuring a Messi hat-trick, contrasts starkly with Jordan's form of two draws and three defeats. The price at 1.18 reflects that gulf accurately. Jordan sit bottom of their group, and while Mousa Al-Tamari's pace on the counter could cause fleeting problems, Scaloni's side possess the defensive discipline to contain such threats. An Argentina win is our selection, fully supported by the form, quality, and pedigree the reigning champions bring to this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Jordan vs Argentina?
The best bet is an Argentina away win at 1.18. The defending champions arrive in imperious form, five wins from five, having already put three past Algeria with Messi bagging a hat-trick. Jordan, World Cup debutants sitting fourth in their group with no wins in their last five, face an enormous gulf in class and experience against Scaloni's relentless side.
What time does Jordan vs Argentina kick off?
Jordan vs Argentina kicks off at 02:00 UTC on 28 June 2026, which translates to 22:00 Eastern Time on 27 June for those attending in the United States. The fixture takes place at AT&T Stadium, the iconic venue in Arlington, Texas, capable of hosting well over 80,000 spectators for this Group Stage encounter.
Where can I watch Jordan vs Argentina on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for the 2026 World Cup vary by territory and have yet to be fully confirmed across all markets. In the United Kingdom, rights are expected to be shared between the BBC and ITV, as has historically been the case for major tournaments. Supporters are advised to check their local listings closer to kickoff for the most accurate scheduling information.
What is Jordan's recent record against Argentina?
Jordan and Argentina have virtually no meaningful competitive history between them, which itself underlines the scale of the occasion for the Jordanian side. This World Cup group stage fixture represents a landmark moment, Jordan's debut at the tournament, and there is little in the historical record to suggest any prior encounter that would materially inform expectations for this match.
