Argentina vs. Jordan projected lineups, starting 11 for World Cup Group J game in Arlington

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Jordan and Argentina meet at Arlington, Texas in their final World Cup Group J match, although both teams already know their fate.

Argentina secured top spot with victories over Algeria and Austria, while Jordan were eliminated after defeats to those same opponents in their opening two matches.

With first place already guaranteed for Lionel Scaloni's side, the contest offers Argentina a chance to build momentum ahead of the Round of 32, while Jordan will be aiming to end their tournament on a positive note.

Here is how the teams are predicted to line up

Argentina projected starting 11

(4-3-3, right to left): 12. J. Musso (GK) — 26. N. Molina, 19. N. Otamendi, 6. M. Senesi, 3. N. Tagliafico — 16. G. Lo Celso, 5. L. Paredes, 21. V. Barco — 15. N. Paz, 9. J. Alvarez, 11. N. Gonzalez

  • Injured: C. Romero (knee, doubt)
  • Suspended: None
  • On a yellow card: F. Medina

Argentina could rotate after sealing top spot in Group J with a game to spare, while Cristian Romero is a doubt after aggravating a knee issue against Austria.

Juan Musso could start in goal, with Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Senesi forming the central defensive pairing. Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes and Valentin Barco could line up in midfield.

Further forward, Nico Paz and Nico Gonzalez are expected to support Julian Alvarez, with Lionel Messi likely to be rested ahead of the Round of 32.

Jordan projected starting 11

(3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. Y. Abulaila (GK) — 3. M. Abualnadi, 5. A. Nasib, 21. Y. Al Arab — 13. M. Abu Taha, 15. N. Al Rawabdeh, 8. N. Al Rashdan, 23. E. Haddad — 10. O. Fakhoury, 11. M. Al-Tamari — 9. A. Olwan

  • Injured: None reported
  • Suspended: None
  • On a yellow card: H. Dahab

Jordan have no fresh injury or suspension concerns despite their elimination after defeats to Austria and Algeria.

Jamal Sellami is expected to stick with the core of the side that started the opening two group matches. Mousa Al Tamari will once again provide Jordan's main attacking threat behind striker Ali Olwan, while Noor Al Rawabdeh and Nizar Al Rashdan are likely to continue in central midfield.

With knockout qualification no longer possible, Jordan will be aiming to end their first-ever World Cup campaign with a positive result against the group winners.

MORE: A complete breakdown of Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad

Jordan vs. Argentina predictions, betting odds

With first place already secured, Argentina can afford to manage minutes ahead of the Round of 32, giving several squad players the chance to impress. Jordan, meanwhile, will be determined to avoid leaving the tournament without a point.

The reduced pressure could produce a more open contest than expected, but Argentina's depth should still prove decisive against a side that has struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in its opening two matches.

  • Score prediction: Jordan 0-2 Argentina

Argentina vs. Jordan World Cup rosters

Here are the names on Jordan and Argentina's World Cup rosters. All caps and stats are correct as of the date of their announcement in May 2026.

Argentina World Cup roster

Head coach: Lionel Scaloni

PosNo.NameClubAgeCaps
GK23Emiliano MartinezAston Villa (Premier League, England)3359
GK1Juan MussoAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)323
GK12Geronimo RulliMarseille (Ligue 1, France)347
DEF6Lisandro MartinezManchester United (Premier League, England)2826
DEF25Facundo MedinaLens (Ligue 1, France)277
DEF26Nahuel MolinaAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2858
DEF4Gonzalo MontielRiver Plate (Primera Liga, Argentina)2938
DEF19Nicolas OtamendiBenfica (Primeira Liga, Portugal)38130
DEF13Cristian RomeroTottenham Hotspur (Premier League, England)2849
DEF2Marcos SenesiTottenham (Premier League, England)293
DEF3Nicolas TagliaficoLyon (Ligue 1, France)3375
MID8Valentin BarcoStrasbourg (Ligue 1, France)212
MID7Rodrigo De PaulInter Miami (MLS, United States)3285
MID24Enzo FernandezChelsea (Premier League, England)2540
MID11Giovani Lo CelsoReal Betis (La Liga, Spain)3065
MID20Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpool (Premier League, England)2744
MID14Exequiel PalaciosBayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga, Germany)2738
MID5Leandro ParedesBoca Juniors (Primera Liga, Argentina)3177
MID18Nico PazComo (Serie A, Italy)218
FWD16Thiago AlmadaAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2514
FWD9Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2651
FWD15Nicolas GonzalezJuventus (Serie A, Italy)2850
FWD21Jose LopezPalmeiras (Brasileirao, Brazil)253
FWD22Lautaro MartinezInter Milan (Serie A, Italy)2875
FWD10Lionel MessiInter Miami (MLS, United States)38198
FWD17Giuliano SimeoneAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2311

Jordan World Cup roster

Head coach: Jamal Sellami

PositionNo.PlayerClubAgeCaps
GK1Yazeed AbulailaAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)3376
GK22Abdallah Al-FakhouriAl-Wehdad (Pro League, Jordan)2611
GK12Nour Bani AttiahAl-Faisaly (Pro League, Jordan)335
DEF16Mohammad AbualnadiSelangor (Super League, Malaysia)2518
DEF5Yazan Al-ArabFC Seoul (K League 1, South Korea)3080
DEF19Saed Al-RosanAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)2921
DEF26Anas BadawiAl-Faisaly (Pro League, Jordan)281
DEF4Husam Abu DahabAl-Faisaly (Pro League, Jordan)2618
DEF23Ihsan HaddadAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)3292
DEF3Abdallah NasibAl-Zawraa (Stars League, Iraq)3265
DEF17Salim ObaidAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)3411
MID25Mohammad Al-DawoudAl-Wehdat (Pro League, Jordan)3313
MID21Nizar Al-RashdanQatar SC (Stars League, Qatar)2747
MID8Noor Al-RawabdehSelangor (Super League, Malaysia)2968
MID14Rajaei AyedAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)3272
MID2Mohammad Abu HashishAl-Karma (Stars League, Iraq)3156
MID6Amer JamousAl-Zawraa (Stars League, Iraq)2319
MID15Ibrahim Sa'dehAl-Karma (Stars League, Iraq)2657
MID20Mohannad Abu TahaAl-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Stars League, Iraq)2329
FWD11Odeh Al-FakhouriPyramids (Premier League, Egypt)2010
FWD13Mahmoud Al-MardiAl-Hussein (Pro League, Jordan)3289
FWD10Musa Al-TaamariStade Rennes (Ligue 1, France)2892
FWD24Ali AzaizehAl Shabab (Pro League, Saudi Arabia)224
FWD9Ali OlwanAl-Sailiya (Stars League, Qatar)2666
FWD7Mohammad Abu ZrayqRaja Casablanca (Botola Pro, Morocco)2841

Where to watch Argentina vs. Jordan

In USA:

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

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Here is how to watch the match in some of the other major territories:

RegionTVStreaming
CanadaTSN 1, TSN 3, TSN 4, TSN 5, RDS 2TSN+, RDS app
UKBBC OneBBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
AustraliaSBSSBS On Demand
IndiaUnite8 Sports 2ZEE5
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