Jordan vs. Argentina Prediction: FIFA World Cup Odds, Betting Picks
There are many compelling matches taking place within the World Cup group stage’s third and final cycle. Jordan vs. Argentina is not one of them.
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina have already locked up Group J ahead of their matchup with the Jordanians in Arlington, Texas on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.
Messi has scored all five goals for La Albiceleste so far, including a brace in their group-clinching 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The only question going into Saturday evening’s matchup is which starters coach Lionel Scaloni is going to rest ahead of the knockout stage.
Jordan are most likely heading home without a point in its World Cup debut. Nizar Al-Rashdan scored in the 36th minute against Algeria on Monday to give Jordan the lead, but two second-half goals by the Desert Foxes sealed Al-Nashama’s fate.
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Jordan vs. Argentina FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Saturday, June 25, 2026, 10 p.m. ET
- Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Channel: TSN, TSN+
- Weather: Indoor stadium
Jordan vs. Argentina Betting Odds
It does not matter which international studs Argentina trot out; they are still massive -525 favourites to win, while Jordan are +1400. The draw is at +650.
The total is set at 2.5 goals, with the over as a -175 favourite. If you believe La Albiceleste are poised to go wild offensively, you can get over 3.5 goals at +145.
Jordan vs. Argentina Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Argentina (4-2-3-1): E. Martinez, Montiel, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico, Lo Celso, Paredes, Almada, Messi, Li. Martinez
Jordan (3-4-2-1): Abulaila, Nasib, Obaid, Al-Arab, Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Abu Taha, Al-Tamari, Olwan, Fakhouri
Jordan FIFA World Cup Odds and News
It would take an upset twice the size of Saudi Arabia’s group-opening win over Argentina four years ago for Jordan to leave AT&T Stadium with a point on Saturday.
The only real drama may be who wins the squad Golden Boot between Al-Rashdan and Ali Olwan, who scored in the 3-1 loss to Austria in Jordan’s group opener.
A couple Jordanian defenders are nursing injuries, so the squad may be shorthanded in the back. With the country eliminated from the knockout stage and guaranteed to finish bottom of the group, there are no team or player futures to consider.
Argentina FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Messi now has 18 World Cup goals, the most all-time, at least until France’s Kylian Mbappe surpasses him – but that most likely won’t happen until 2030.
Does Scaloni rest him and give a golden opportunity to another Argentine, or does he roll with the legend, who is most likely playing in his last World Cup?
Cristian Romero came off in the second half of Monday’s win over Austria with a knee injury, so look for Benfica’s Nicolas Otamendi, who replaced Romero in Monday’s match, to get the starting nod.
Everything else player-wise is speculative, depending on how many starters Scaloni wants to rest.
The Argentines have the third-best odds to win it all at +600.
Jordan vs. Argentina Player Odds and Props
Messi is -165 to score, but with the possibility of him resting looming, consider Julian Alvarez or Lautaro Martinez as +100 anytime goal scorers for La Albiceleste.
Olwan is Jordan’s favoured anytime goalscorer at +550. Goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila, who made six saves against Algeria is +162 to make at least five stops.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
No Group J futures apply here because Argentina have clinched the group, and Jordan have clinched bottom. La Albiceleste are +260 to reach the World Cup final and +110 to reach the semifinals.
Jordan vs. Argentina Score Prediction
Either Messi adds to his tournament-leading five-goal tally so far, or the rest of Argentina’s international superstars finally get a chance to find the back of the net. Either way, take the team to blank Jordan on their way out of the World Cup 3-0.