Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Friday that Leo Messi will begin the final World Cup group match on the bench.

Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in their last group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to maintain their perfect 100% win record this tournament. In the simultaneous kickoff in Group J, Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw,

A tight and tactical affair unfolded that allowed Algeria to keep its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout round intact.

The 2026 World Cup continues Wednesday with a 12 a.m. ET start time between Austria and Jordan in Group J in Santa Clara, Calif. They are both chasing the heavily-favored Argentina in this group, and this is the World Cup debut for Jordan.

ENGLAND will have a referee from Jordan for their World Cup last-32 clash with DR Congo. Thomas Tuchel will take charge of his first World Cup knockout game since becoming Three Lions head coach.

King Abdullah II of Jordan visited Arlington on Saturday, meeting with Mayor Jim Ross ahead of his country’s FIFA World Cup match against Argentina at AT&T Stadium, known during the tournament as Dallas Stadium.

Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking goal as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J finale in Dallas.