Argentina round off their Group J campaign with a meeting against Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the defending champions look to maintain their perfect start to the tournament.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have already secured qualification for the Round of 32 after two controlled and professional performances, and arrive in Dallas with momentum and confidence.
Their blend of attacking quality and defensive structure has once again marked them out as one of the strongest teams in the competition.
Jordan, competing in their first-ever World Cup, head into the fixture as underdogs but with pride still to play for after a difficult group campaign.
Their organization and discipline have been key features, even if results have not gone their way against higher-ranked opposition.
Argentina are expected to dominate possession, with their midfield controlling tempo and their wide players stretching the pitch to create openings. Even with rotation expected, their squad depth ensures little drop-off in quality.
Jordan will likely adopt a compact defensive approach, aiming to frustrate Argentina and limit space in dangerous areas.
Their best hope lies in staying organized for long spells and looking for rare opportunities on the counter-attack or from set pieces.
With qualification already secured, Argentina will be focused on maintaining rhythm and avoiding injuries, while Jordan look to end their historic debut on a competitive note against one of world football’s elite sides.
It is a classic World Cup group-stage mismatch on paper, but one that still carries significance as both teams close out their group journey in Arlington.
