Jordan and Argentina meet on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the final Group J fixture of the Football World Cup in 2026, with the defending world champions already through to the knockout stage and Jordan bowing out after losses to Austria and Algeria.
In this blog, you will find everything you need about how to watch and stream Jordan vs Argentina at the Football World Cup in 2026, along with kick-off times, team news, squad lists, broadcast options, and a full tactical preview.
Key Details
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10:00 p.m. ET / Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 03:00 BST)
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. CT / 06:00 BST (June 28) / 05:00 AST (June 28)
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA
- Where to Watch: FOX / Telemundo (USA) | BBC / ITV (UK) | SBS (Australia) | JioCinema (India) | TyC Sports / Telefe (Argentina)
Where to Watch Jordan vs. Argentina Football World Cup Match?
Jordan vs Argentina is broadcast on FOX and Telemundo in the United States, with BBC and ITV sharing free-to-air rights in the United Kingdom.
In the USA, English language coverage appears on FOX, with Spanish language coverage available on Telemundo and Universo. Streaming is available via FOX One and Peacock respectively. In the UK, both BBC and ITV carry rights to the tournament, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX at no cost.
Elsewhere, Australian viewers can watch on SBS, Indian fans can stream on JioCinema, and Jordanian viewers can access coverage through beIN Sports. Argentine fans can follow the match on Telefe, TV Pública, and TyC Sports, with Disney+ Premium also streaming Argentina group stage matches in the country.
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Jordan vs. Argentina Football World Cup in 2026 Team News
Jordan Team News
Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami is a Moroccan former professional who played at the 1998 Football World Cup for Morocco. He took charge of Jordan in June 2024, signing a three year contract, and became the first manager in the nation’s history to lead them to a World Cup. Sellami previously guided Jordan to runner-up finishes at the 2025 Football Arab Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Morocco in the final.
Jordan entered the 2026 World Cup without key striker Yazan Al Naimat, who suffered an ACL injury at the Arab Cup in December 2025 and missed the entire tournament. Ibrahim Sabra also withdrew injured before the squad departed, replaced by Mohammad Taha.
Captain Ehsan Haddad marshals the defence on 90 international caps, while star attacker Mousa Al Tamari leads the forward line. Al Tamari scored seven goals and provided 11 assists for Rennes in 36 appearances during the 2025-26 season and carried the same form into World Cup qualifying, where he earned the nickname “the Jordanian Messi.”
Jordan deployed a compact 3-4-2-1 tactical shape through qualifying and into the tournament, designed to be defensively solid and dangerous on the counter attack. Sellami drew heavily on Morocco’s 2022 semi-final run as inspiration and repeatedly stated his team had the right to dream of a similar upset.
Going into the Argentina game, Jordan have played two and lost two in the group stage. Their positive moment came on debut when Ali Olwan scored against Austria at the 50-minute mark, becoming Jordan’s first ever World Cup goalscorer. In the Algeria game, Nizar Al Rashdan gave them an early lead before they conceded twice to exit the tournament.
Argentina Team News
Head coach Lionel Scaloni has built one of the most successful periods in Argentine football history. He won the Copa America in 2021, the Football World Cup in 2022, and the Copa America again in 2024, making Argentina the reigning world champions heading into this tournament. Scaloni has crafted a relaxed, unified squad culture, which he credited for ending Argentina’s long wait for major trophies.
Argentina entered the 2026 World Cup amid injury concerns around captain Lionel Messi, who suffered muscle fatigue in his left hamstring before the tournament. He recovered in time and played, coming on as a substitute in the final warm-up fixture, a 3-0 win over Iceland.
Messi delivered immediately at this tournament. He scored a hat-trick in the opening 3-0 victory over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals at the time. Against Austria on June 22, he scored twice in a 2-0 win, becoming the outright all-time record holder with 18 World Cup goals across his career.
Argentina have already qualified for the Round of 32 as group winners. Scaloni is expected to rotate his squad against Jordan to rest key players ahead of the knockout stages. The most likely scenario sees several starters from the Algeria and Austria victories get the evening off, with fringe squad members given the opportunity to impress.
Tactically, Argentina operate between a 4-3-3 and a 4-4-2, with Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, and Rodrigo De Paul controlling midfield rhythm. They conceded an average of 6.56 shots per match throughout South American qualifying and showed similar defensive discipline in the group stage.
Jordan World Cup 2026 Squad
- Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abulaila, Abdullah Al Fakhouri, Noor Bani Attiah
- Defenders: Ehsan Haddad, Yazan Al Arab, Abdallah Nasib, Saed Al Rosan, Saleem Obaid, Mohammad Abualnadi, Husam Abu Dahab, Anas Badawi, Mohannad Abu Taha, Mohammad Abu Hashish
- Midfielders: Noor Al Rawabdeh, Nizar Al Rashdan, Ibrahim Sadeh, Rajaei Ayed, Mahmoud Al Mardi, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Al Dawoud
- Forwards: Mousa Al Tamari, Odeh Fakhoury, Mohammad Abu Zraiq, Ali Azaizeh, Ali Olwan, Mohammad Taha
Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad
- Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli
- Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico
- Midfielders: Valentin Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, Leandro Paredes
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Nicolas Gonzalez, Giuliano Simeone, Lautaro Martinez, Jose Manuel Lopez, Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada, Nico Paz
Jordan vs. Argentina Match Preview
Jordan and Argentina meet on June 27 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a Group J finale that carries entirely different weight for each team. For Argentina, the group is already won. For Jordan, this match is a farewell moment, a chance to mark their historic debut with a performance against the world’s best.
Argentina demolished Algeria 3-0 in their opener, with Messi scoring three goals, and followed it up with a 2-0 win over Austria on the back of two more Messi goals that set a new all-time World Cup scoring record. Jordan opened with a 3-1 loss to Austria and then fell 2-1 to Algeria after taking the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan, conceding twice late through corner kick situations to exit the tournament.
The stakes for Argentina are minimal in terms of group stage outcomes. They top Group J and face the runner-up of Group H in the Round of 32. Whether they win or lose this match does not change that path. The question for Scaloni is how heavily to rotate and how much rest time to afford Messi and the first choice starters ahead of the knockout stages.
Tactical Outlook: Sellami’s 3-4-2-1 system will look to keep a compact defensive shape and spring Al Tamari into space on the counter. Jordan’s first two games revealed a vulnerability to set pieces, conceding from corner kick situations against both Austria and Algeria. Argentina possess enough aerial threat and dead ball quality to exploit that weakness.
Messi, even at 38 and likely managing his minutes, provides unpredictable movement and elite vision that no side has consistently contained. Rotating attackers like Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez mean Argentina will still carry a significant attacking threat even if Scaloni rests the captain. Jordan’s best chance of a result requires the kind of perfect defensive day their group stage games never quite produced.
Football World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Day | Match |
|---|---|---|
| June 27 | Saturday | Jordan vs. Argentina, 10 p.m. ET (AT&T Stadium) |
| June 27 | Saturday | Algeria vs. Austria, 10 p.m. ET (Arrowhead Stadium) |
| June 27 | Saturday | Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m. ET |
| June 27 | Saturday | Panama vs. England, 5 p.m. ET |
| June 27 | Saturday | Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m. ET |
| June 28 | Sunday | Round of 32 begins |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Round of 32 continues |
| July 4 | Saturday | Round of 16 begins |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Quarterfinals begin |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Semifinals |
| July 19 | Sunday | World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
2026 Football World Cup Preview
This year’s 2026 Football World Cup is shaping up to be the most ambitious and expansive edition of football’s grandest stage. The 23rd edition of the tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
For the first time ever, three nations are co-hosting the World Cup; a milestone that reflects both the scale of the event and the growing global footprint of the beautiful game.
2026 Football World Cup Format Explained: 48 Nations, 104 Matches
An expanded World Cup will feature 48 teams, 16 more than in Qatar 2022, and take place across three host nations for the first time. This expansion fundamentally changes the tournament’s structure.
The competition now consists of 12 groups of four teams, with each team playing three matches in their respective groups. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams across the tournament will advance to the knockout Round of 32.
With 32 teams advancing, the knockout stage now includes a Round of 32, a Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, meaning there will be 104 matches in total, 40 more than in Qatar. As a result, this World Cup will last 39 days instead of the roughly 32 days of previous tournaments.
16 Host Cities Across 3 Nations in 2026 Football World Cup
There will be 16 host cities in total, with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
The cities where these games will take place include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara in Mexico; and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and New York/New Jersey in the United States.
The opening match is especially historic. The tournament kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico will face South Africa, making it one of the most iconic venues in World Cup history, and the first stadium to host games at three different men’s World Cups.
The final is set for an equally iconic setting. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which has been rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.
The Stars to Watch in 2026 Football World Cup
The 2026 Football World Cup features a massive mix of established superstars and next-generation talent. Here are the names central to the tournament conversation:
Established Legends
- Lionel Messi — Argentina’s captain, widely expected to play his final World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal’s all-time icon, also likely bowing out on the biggest stage
Elite Europeans
- Kylian Mbappé — France’s generational superstar and title favourite
- Erling Haaland — Norway’s goal machine making his World Cup debut
- Jude Bellingham — England’s midfield engine and creative force
- Jamal Musiala — Germany’s technically gifted young star
- Lamine Yamal — Spain’s teenage sensation
- Harry Kane — England’s all-time top scorer hunting major honours
South American Powerhouses
- Vinícius Júnior — Brazil’s electric winger and Ballon d’Or contender
- Federico Valverde — Uruguay’s tireless and technically brilliant midfielder
North American Heroes
- Alphonso Davies — Canada’s captain and fan favourite on home soil
- Christian Pulisic — The face of US soccer playing in front of a home crowd
African Star
- Mohamed Salah — Egypt’s legendary forward bringing vast club experience to the global stage
For Messi and Ronaldo, this will likely be their final World Cups, giving the tournament an unmistakably emotional dimension as two of the greatest players in football history bow out on the grandest stage.
2026 Football World Cup Host Stadiums
| Stadium Name | Host City | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Stadium | Toronto | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 45,000 |
| BC Place Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 54,000 |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico City, Mexico | 83,000 |
| Estadio Guadalajara | Guadalajara | Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | 48,000 |
| Estadio Monterrey | Monterrey | Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico | 53,500 |
| Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 75,000 |
| Boston Stadium | Boston | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA | 65,000 |
| Dallas Stadium | Dallas | Arlington, Texas, USA | 94,000 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | Houston, Texas, USA | 72,000 |
| Kansas City Stadium | Kansas City | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | 73,000 |
| Los Angeles Stadium | Los Angeles | Inglewood, California, USA | 70,000 |
| Miami Stadium | Miami | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA | 65,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | 82,500 |
| Philadelphia Stadium | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | 69,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) | San Francisco Bay Area | Santa Clara, California, USA | 71,000 |
| Seattle Stadium | Seattle | Seattle, Washington, USA | 69,000 |
Prize Money and Commercial Scale for 2026 Football World Cup
The prize money for this World Cup was confirmed at a official meeting in Doha. The prize fund is up 50 per cent on that of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and each team also receives $1.5m to cover preparation costs, meaning every team is guaranteed at least $10.5m.
The United States last hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994, and that tournament still holds the record as the most attended World Cup with 3.6 million fans. But that record will certainly be shattered in 2026 with fans entering turnstiles in three countries.
2026 Football World Cup official broadcasters
Here’s a list of the official broadcasters for the 2026 Football World Cup Qatar in different countries across the world.
| Country/Region | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | ATN |
| Albania | TV Klan |
| Algeria | ENTV |
| Andorra | RTVE, M6, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Angola | Z Sports |
| Argentina | Telefe, TV Pública, TyC Sports |
| Armenia | Fast Sports |
| Aruba | Telearuba |
| Australia | SBS |
| Austria | ORF, ServusTV, Magenta Sport |
| Azerbaijan | İTV |
| Bangladesh | TBA |
| Belize | Nexgen |
| Belgium | VRT, RTBF |
| Bolivia | Red Uno, Unitel, Entel, Tigo Sports |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena Sport |
| Brazil | Grupo Globo, CazéTV, SBT/N Sports |
| Brunei | TBA |
| Bulgaria | BNT |
| Cambodia | Hang Meas |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports |
| Chile | Chilevisión |
| China | CCTV, Migu, Xiaohongshu |
| Colombia | Caracol, RCN, Win Sports |
| Costa Rica | Teletica, Tigo Sports |
| Croatia | HRT |
| Curaçao | Nos Pais Television |
| Cyprus | Sigma TV |
| Czechia | ČT, TV Nova |
| Denmark | DR, TV2 |
| Dominican Republic | CDN 37, Pio Deportes |
| Ecuador | Teleamazonas |
| El Salvador | TCS, Tigo Sports |
| Estonia | TV3 Estonia, ERR |
| Ethiopia | Hagerie TV |
| Fiji | FBC |
| Finland | Yle, MTV3 |
| France (Metropolitan) | M6, beIN Sports |
| France (Ultramarine) | Antenne Réunion, La 1ère |
| Georgia | Setanta Sports, Rustavi 2 |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport |
| Ghana | ChannelOne TV |
| Greece | ERT |
| Guatemala | Albavisión, Tigo Sports |
| Haiti | TNH |
| Honduras | Televicentro, Tigo Sports |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Iceland | RÚV |
| India | Unite8 Sports (Zee) |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Israel | KAN, Charlton |
| Italy | RAI, DAZN |
| Ivory Coast | RTI, NCI |
| Jamaica | TVJ |
| Japan | NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV, DAZN |
| Kazakhstan | QAZTRK |
| Kenya | Azam TV |
| Kosovo | RTK, TV Vala, Arena Sport |
| Kyrgyzstan | KTRK, Beeline Ukmush TV |
| Laos | TBA |
| Latvia | TV3 Latvia |
| Liechtenstein | SRG SSR |
| Lithuania | TV3 Lithuania |
| Luxembourg | RTBF, M6, ARD, ZDF |
| Macau | TDM |
| Malawi | Azam TV |
| Malaysia | RTM, Unifi TV |
| Maldives | ICE Networks |
| Malta | Television Malta |
| Mauritius | MBC |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| Mongolia | EduTV, National Television, Suld TV, MNB, Mobihome VOO |
| Montenegro | RTCG, Arena Sport |
| Morocco | SNRT |
| Mozambique | Miramar, Z Sports |
| Myanmar | TBA |
| Nepal | Himalaya Sports, Dgo |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| New Zealand | TVNZ |
| Nicaragua | Grupo Ratensa, Tigo Sports |
| North Macedonia | Arena Sport |
| Norway | NRK, TV2 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad |
| Panama | RPC/COS, TVN Media, Tigo Sports |
| Paraguay | Trece, GEN TV |
| Peru | América Televisión |
| Philippines | Aleph Arena, TAP DMV, Cignal PPV |
| Poland | TVP |
| Portugal | Sport TV, RTP, SIC, TVI, LiveModeTV |
| Romania | Antena |
| Russia | Match TV |
| Rwanda | Azam TV |
| Saint Lucia | Winners Sports TV |
| San Marino | RAI, DAZN |
| Senegal | RTS |
| Serbia | PTC, Arena Sport |
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| Slovakia | RTVS, TV JOJ |
| Slovenia | RTV SLO, Arena Sport |
| South Africa | SABC, SportyTV |
| South America | DSports, Disney+ |
| South Korea | JTBC, KBS, NAVER Sports, CHZZK |
| Spain | RTVE, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Sri Lanka | TBA |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | New World TV, SuperSport |
| Suriname | STVS, ATV |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4 |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Taiwan | ELTA, EBC, TTV |
| Tajikistan | Varzish TV |
| Tanzania | Azam TV |
| Thailand | TBA |
| Timor-Leste | RTTL, ETO |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Turkmenistan | Quest Sports Media |
| Uganda | Azam TV |
| Ukraine | MEGOGO |
| United Kingdom | STV (Central & Northern Scotland), BBC, ITV |
| United States | Fox Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| Uruguay | Canal 5, Antel TV |
| Uzbekistan | Zo’r TV |
| Vanuatu | VBTC |
| Venezuela | Televen |
| Vietnam | VTV |
| Zambia | Azam TV |
| Zimbabwe | Azam TV |
2026 Football World Cup: A Tournament for the Ages
This year’s 2026 Football World Cup is more than a football tournament; it is a cultural event spanning an entire continent. The tournament is expected to be the largest World Cup ever by both attendance and scale, and is also expected to expand the reach of football across North America.
With legendary players potentially playing their last World Cups, host nations hungry for glory, and a brand-new format delivering more football than ever before, the summer of 2026 promises to be utterly unforgettable for fans around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan vs Argentina kicks off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas. For UK viewers, this means a 3:00 a.m. BST start in the early hours of Sunday, June 28.
Both teams are in Group J alongside Austria and Algeria. Argentina topped the group with six points from two games. Jordan were eliminated after losses to Austria (3-1) and Algeria (2-1), finishing bottom of the group.
Jordan lost their first two World Cup fixtures. They fell 3-1 to Austria on June 16 in their historic World Cup debut, then lost 2-1 to Algeria on June 22 after taking the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan. They were eliminated before this final group game and enter it with nothing but pride to play for.
Mousa Al Tamari is Jordan’s most dangerous attacker. The Rennes winger scored seven goals and provided 11 assists in 36 club appearances during the 2025-26 season and holds 24 international goals in 90 caps. Ali Olwan, who scored Jordan’s first ever World Cup goal against Austria, provides the primary striking option up front.
Argentina have already qualified and won the group, meaning Scaloni is widely expected to rotate his squad. Whether Messi starts, comes off the bench, or rests entirely depends on the coaching staff’s assessment of his physical condition ahead of the knockout stages.
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