Al-Rashdan's goal and the ball causing World Cup chaos

Argentina up next, and everything is on the line

Sunday, 28 June. Jordan against Argentina. It is that simple, you need a win to keep your World Cup alive (1). Jamal Sellami's side have zero points from two matches after the 2–1 loss to Algeria, and Argentina already have the group wrapped up. The math is brutal, but it is not over yet.

Al-Rashdan's goal, and the ball that goalkeepers hate

Nizar al-Rashdan scored against Algeria, and the ball that beat Luca Zidane is now a story of its own. The Trionda World Cup ball hits what researchers call a "crisis" point at certain speeds, a sudden aerodynamic shift that makes it dip or swerve late (2). Al-Rashdan's strike went through Zidane's fingers. Lionel Messi is among those who have spoken about the ball's movement. For Jordan, any edge matters on Sunday.