Argentina finishes in style before Cape Verde!

Already qualified and assured of finishing at the top of their group, Argentina completed the group stage with a third victory in as many matches against Jordan (3-1).

Already assured of finishing at the top of its group, Argentina concluded the group stage of the World Cup with a third consecutive success by dominating Jordan (3-1) this Sunday. Faced with a Jordanian selection already eliminated, the Albiceleste never really trembled and continued its perfect run before the round of 16, where it will meet Cape Verde.

After a goal disallowed for offside at the start of the match, the world champions quickly took control thanks to a magnificent free kick from Giovani Lo Celso (19th). Masters of the ball, Lionel Scaloni’s men then made the break shortly after the half-hour mark thanks to Lautaro Martinez, who scored his first goal in this World Cup by finishing with composure against Abulaila (31st).

Another goal for Messi

Returning from the locker room, however, Jordan managed to offer itself a moment of glory. Following a perfectly executed collective movement, Al Tamari reduced the gap from close range (55th), becoming the first player to shake the Argentinian net since the start of the competition. A small alert of no consequence for the Albiceleste.

Coming into play in the second half, Lionel Messi once again showed his class. On a direct free kick ten minutes from time, the Argentine captain scored his team’s third goal (80th), definitively sealing the victory. With three successes in as many matches, Argentina approaches the round of 16 with plenty of confidence before challenging Cape Verde, one of the revelations of this World Cup.