In a World Cup match in Arlington, Texas, Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1, with Giovani Lo Celso scoring the first goal by an Argentina player other than Lionel Messi in this tournament. Lo Celso’s goal came from a direct free kick in the 19th minute. Messi, who entered the game in the second half, scored his 19th World Cup goal, extending his record as the top scorer in World Cup history. Lautaro Martinez also scored for Argentina with a penalty kick. Argentina, having already secured their spot in the next round, made nine changes to their starting lineup. They will face Cape Verde in the round of 32. This victory marks the fifth time Argentina has won all its group stage matches. Jordan, ranked 72nd in the world, lost all three of its games in its first World Cup appearance.
QUESTION: How might Argentina’s performance in the group stage influence their confidence and strategy in the knockout rounds?
Messi subs in and scores again as defending World Cup champ Argentina beats Jordan to sweep group
