Jordan's World Cup ends as Messi free-kick seals Argentina's perfect group

Argentina 3–1 Jordan, your World Cup ends here

Mousa Tamari gave you a moment. His goal in the 55th minute made it 2–1 and, for a few minutes, there was hope (2). But Lionel Messi came off the bench and curled in a free-kick to end it (1) (3) (6). Argentina top Group J with nine points.

Your debut World Cup ends with three defeats. Austria 3–1, Algeria 2–1, Argentina 3–1. Ali Olwan's goal against Austria remains the historic highlight, Jordan's first ever at a World Cup. Nizar Al Rashdan also found the net against Algeria. Two goals across three matches, and moments where Sellami's side made people pay attention.

Lo Celso opened the scoring with a debut beauty

Giovani Lo Celso had never played a World Cup minute before Saturday. He marked his debut with a stunning free-kick in the 19th minute, curling it past Yazeed Abulaila (10). One of five Argentina debutants Scaloni fielded against Jordan (11). The depth was always going to hurt you.

Scaloni: "Now the good stuff begins"

Argentina's coach was blunt afterwards. "Ahora viene lo bueno," Scaloni said, now the good stuff begins (7). His side face Cabo Verde in the Round of 16 on Friday (7).

Messi got a surprise tribute, then did what Messi does

AT&T Stadium paid tribute to Messi before kick-off with an organised fan display (13). He started on the bench, came on, and scored a free-kick. It broke another record, Messi is now the all-time World Cup top scorer, three clear of Mbappé and Klose (8).

Fan-reaktioner

Jordan fans on Reddit knew the scoreline was coming, but the Tamari goal landed hard. That brief window at 2–1 had people dreaming. The Messi free-kick thread was heavy with resignation, hard to be angry when you watch that up close. r/soccer had the moment.