Messi one goal from the record as Argentina face Jordan

Jordan up next, Messi one goal from history

Argentina wrap up Group J on Sunday against Jordan at AT&T Stadium, and the record is right there. Messi sits on 16 World Cup goals, level with Miroslav Klose. One more and the men's record is his alone (1).

Jordan are already eliminated. They have nothing to lose and will likely sit deep, compact, and look to break on the counter. Vicente Muglia's tactical breakdown describes them as the weakest side in the group, but warns that teams with nothing to play for can be unpredictable (3).

Nico Paz and the Como question

Nico Paz is waiting. The 21-year-old has yet to feature at this World Cup, but the Jordan match could be his moment. Away from the pitch, his club future is in motion: Como are in talks with Real Madrid about keeping him permanently (2). Madrid hold a buyback clause, and those negotiations could shape his next season.

The barbecue that keeps the camp together

Scaloni's squad repeated a ritual this week: an asado at the Origin Hotel in Kansas City, with the full delegation present (4). It is the same tradition that marked their 2022 and 2024 runs. Small thing, but this group leans hard on the off-pitch chemistry they have built over four years.

Fan-reaktioner

A thread on Ibrahim Maza's background has caught attention among Argentina fans online. Vietnamese national TV profiled the Algerian midfielder's family roots, noting his Vietnamese mother and annual visits to Vietnam over two decades. Read the full thread on r/soccer.