Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1..
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Argentina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, with star player Lionel Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as they advance to the World Cup last 32.
- Lionel Messi, the tournament's leading scorer, came off the bench to score Argentina's third goal with a free-kick.
- Argentina finished Group J with maximum points, topping the group ahead of their upcoming match against Cape Verde on July 3.
- The match saw significant squad rotation by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also finding the back of the net.
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high - June 2026
Argentina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, with star player Lionel Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as they advance to the World Cup last 32. At the same time, England secured the top spot in Group L by defeating Panama 2-0, with Jude Bellingham scoring the opening goal and assisted Harry Kane's second. DR Congo reached the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history after beating Uzbekistan 3-1. Moreover, Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their Group L match, clinching second place and advancing to the last 32. Additionally, in an incredible 3-3 draw at the Kansas City Stadium on June 27, 2026, both Algeria and Austria secured places in the World Cup knockout rounds, eliminating Iran. Colombia and Portugal both advanced to the World Cup last 32 following a dramatic 0-0 draw in their Group K match on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
