Jordan face Argentina with nothing to lose and history to make
Argentina on Sunday, pride on the line
Jordan's World Cup ends Sunday against the defending champions. Argentina top Group J and are already through. Your team cannot advance after losses to Austria (3–1) and Algeria (2–1). But a result against Messi and company would be a statement no debutant has made before.
Sabra ruled out of the tournament
Ibrahim Sabra will not feature against Argentina. The striker picked up an ankle injury before the tournament began and has been ruled out entirely (1). He never got his World Cup minute.
Mousa Tamari carries the attack
With Sabra gone, Mousa Tamari is the man to watch against Argentina (1). He has been Jordan's most dangerous outlet. The Argentine press has been profiling your team's style ahead of the match, compact, direct, and built around Tamari's pace (3).
Group J decider: Algeria vs Austria
While you face Argentina, Algeria and Austria play for second place in the group on Sunday (2). Algeria are without Mohamed Amoura, who is out with a hamstring injury, pushing more responsibility onto Riyad Mahrez (2). Winner likely goes through to the knockout stage.
Sources
- 1. soccernews.com — Prediction: Jordan vs Argentina
- 2. soccernews.com — Prediction: Algeria vs Austria
- 3. ole.com.ar — La pizarra de Vicente Muglia: así juega Jordania