Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-1 group stage win in World Cup

Argentina faced Jordan in the final group match of the World Cup, needing a win to maintain a flawless record. Messi entered as a substitute in the second half and netted the first goal, giving the champions an early lead.

Jordan equalised before halftime, but Argentina responded with two more goals to seal a 3-1 triumph. The result guarantees Argentina a top‑seeded position in the knockout stage.