Jordan vs Argentina preview

2026 World Cup, World
Dallas Stadium Sun, 28 Jun - 2:00 AM
World Cup
Jordan JOR
1 3
Argentina ARG
Full Time Sun, 28 Jun 2:00 AM
Round 3 Group Stage
Mousa Tamari - 55'
Goal
|
Goal
Giovani Lo Celso - 19'
Lautaro Martínez - 31' (P)
Lionel Messi - 80'

CONTEXT

Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan. The halftime score stood at 0-2. Argentina controlled 73 percent of possession while Jordan held 27 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.53 for Jordan and 2.42 for Argentina. The stronger side Argentina claimed the win in line with pre-match indicators. No red cards occurred. The result proved consistent with underlying metrics and showed minimal deviation from anticipated patterns. Jordan managed a late goal but could not close the gap created in the first half. Argentina maintained control throughout the second period to seal the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The structural deviation registered at a minimal level of 2.1 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: The xG alignment confirmed consistency with the 1-3 final score.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true given the match outcome.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were fulfilled as Argentina posted 2.42 against 0.53.
  • Event impact: Event impact stayed neutral throughout the contest.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion did not occur with zero red cards issued.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
I. Kovacs
I. Kovacs
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Marica
M. Marica
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Tunyogi
F. Tunyogi
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Beida
D. Beida
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Jordan J. Sellami
J. Sellami
VS
Argentina L. Scaloni
L. Scaloni
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Algeria Rank: L
Austria Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Rank: W
Algeria Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Jordan
0.2%
Draw
1.92%
Away Argentina
97.89%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.33
53.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Jordan
Argentina
Power Score
33.33
53.33
League Position
4
1
Global Rank
63
3

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Jordan — Opponent-weighted form score
Argentina — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Jordan Argentina

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Jordan

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Argentina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Jordan ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Argentina
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
22.78
19.59
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.59
22.78
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Jordan +0.29 Efficiency Index
vs
Argentina -0.29 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Jordan
Argentina
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Jordan
vs
Argentina
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Jordan Argentina
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
3%
84%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 3.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.01 vs +0.96
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Jordan Argentina
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
84%
3%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
3.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.96 vs -0.01
Jordan
Argentina
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Jordan
vs
Argentina
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Jordan Argentina
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Jordan 0.22
Argentina 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Jordan Argentina
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Jordan 0.07
Argentina 0.04
Jordan
Argentina
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ARG had peak pressure around 30'.
  • ARG started the game with stronger pressure.
JOR Pressure ARG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ARG reached the top pressure at 30' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Jordan JOR Home
0 matches
Argentina ARG Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:48:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
Y. Abu laila
Jordan
1 Y. Abu laila
A. Musallam Naseeb
Jordan
3 A. Musallam Naseeb
Y. Alarab
Jordan
5 Y. Alarab
H. Abudahab
Substitution
Jordan
4 H. Abudahab
E. Haddad
Jordan
23 (C) E. Haddad
N. Al-Rashdan
Substitution
Jordan
21 N. Al-Rashdan
N. Al Rawabdeh
Jordan
8 N. Al Rawabdeh
M. Abu Taha
Jordan
20 M. Abu Taha
A. Azaizeh
Substitution
Jordan
24 A. Azaizeh
A. Olwan
Substitution
Jordan
9 A. Olwan
O. Shehade Fakhoury
Substitution
Jordan
11 O. Shehade Fakhoury
D. Martínez
Argentina
23 D. Martínez
N. Alejandro Tagliafico
Argentina
3 N. Alejandro Tagliafico
M. Senesi
Argentina
2 M. Senesi
N. Otamendi
Argentina
19 (C) N. Otamendi
E. Palacios
Argentina
14 E. Palacios
G. Lo Celso
Substitution
Argentina
11 G. Lo Celso
L. Paredes
Argentina
5 L. Paredes
N. Paz Martínez
Substitution
Argentina
18 N. Paz Martínez
G. Simeone
Substitution
Argentina
17 G. Simeone
J. Álvarez
Substitution
Argentina
9 J. Álvarez
L. Martínez
Substitution
Argentina
22 L. Martínez

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 28, 2026, 02:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 3 · Group Stage
Stadium
Dallas Stadium
Capacity
80000
Attendance
70649
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Istvan Kovacs
Mihai Marius Marica
Ferencz Tunyogi
Dahane Beida

Statistics

Possession
JOR
32%
ARG
68%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
1 Big Chances Created 3
2 Shots 7
23 Dangerous attacks 46
27 Possession 73
2 Corners 6
10 Free kicks 11
3 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

49 Ball Safe 48
0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Kicks 4
3 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 5
11 Throwins 19
0 Hit Woodwork 2
2 Successful Headers 3
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 0
16 Dribble Attempts 9
9 Successful Dribbles 3
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

61 Attacks 122
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

36 Long Passes 25
285 Passes 801
228 Successful Passes 737
80 Successful Passes Percentage 92
3 Key Passes 6
14 Successful Long Passes 15
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 60

Defensive

1 Saves 0
16 Tackles 14
19 Interceptions 12
34 Duels Won 32

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 5
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
13 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Istvan Kovacs

Starting XI ▼

1
Yazeed Abulaila
Yazeed Abulaila Goalkeeper
5.95
3
Abdallah Nasib
Abdallah Nasib Defender
6.36
4
Husam Abu Dahab
Husam Abu Dahab Defender
6.12
17
Saleem Obaid
Saleem Obaid
Defender90'
5
Yazan Al-Arab
Yazan Al-Arab Defender
6.51
8
Noor Al-Rawabdeh
Noor Al-Rawabdeh Midfielder
6.64
20
Mohannad Abu Taha
Mohannad Abu Taha Midfielder
6.19
21
Nizar Al-Rashdan
Nizar Al-Rashdan Midfielder
6.36
6
Amer Jamous
Amer Jamous
Midfielder76'
6.32
23
Ehsan Haddad
Ehsan Haddad (C) Midfielder
6.87
9
Ali Olwan
Ali Olwan Attacker
6.36
7
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Attacker90'
6.3
11
Odeh Fakhoury
Odeh Fakhoury Attacker
6.42
13
Mahmoud Al-Mardi
Mahmoud Al-Mardi
Attacker46'
6.39
24
Ali Azaizeh
Ali Azaizeh Attacker
7
10
Mousa Tamari
Mousa Tamari
Attacker46'
7.42
Referee : Istvan Kovacs

Starting XI ▼

23
Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper
6.35
2
Marcos Senesi
Marcos Senesi Defender
7.18
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender
6.71
14
Exequiel Palacios
Exequiel Palacios Defender
7.39
19
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi (C) Defender
6.88
5
Leandro Paredes
Leandro Paredes Midfielder
7.04
11
Giovani Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso Midfielder
7.41
16
Thiago Almada
Thiago Almada
Midfielder60'
6.75
17
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone Midfielder
6.47
8
Valentín Barco
Valentín Barco
Midfielder71'
6.64
18
Nico Paz
Nico Paz Midfielder
6.72
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder61'
6.96
9
Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez Attacker
6.48
21
José Manuel López
José Manuel López
Attacker82'
6.49
22
Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez Attacker
6.91
10
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Attacker60'
7.92

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+4'
Event
Saleem Obaid → Husam Abu Dahab
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Mohammad Abu Zrayq → Ali Olwan
10th Substitution
90'
82'
Event
José Manuel López → Julián Álvarez
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Lionel Messi
Free Kick / 3rd Goal
Event
Amer Jamous → Nizar Al-Rashdan
7th Substitution
76'
71'
Event
Valentín Barco → Giuliano Simeone
6th Substitution
Event
Yazan Al-Arab
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
64'
61'
Event
Alexis Mac Allister → Nico Paz 
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Thiago Almada → Giovani Lo Celso
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Lionel Messi → Lautaro Martínez
4th Substitution
Event
Mousa Tamari
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
55'
Event
Mahmoud Al-Mardi → Odeh Fakhoury
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Mousa Tamari → Ali Azaizeh
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
31'
Event
Lautaro Martínez
Penalty / 1st Penalty
29'
Event
Marcos Senesi
Penalty awarded
19'
Event
Giovani Lo Celso
Free Kick / 1st Goal
Event
Mohannad Abu Taha
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
17'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mohammad Abu Zraiq from Jordan receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Abu Zraiq of Jordan.
90
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Mahmoud Al Mardi commits a handball for Jordan.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Jordan after Valentín Barco concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Marcos Senesi's right-footed shot from very close range is too high. He was assisted by Lionel Messi, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Saleem Obaid comes on for Husam Abu Dahab due to an injury.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Mohammad Abu Zraiq comes on for Ali Olwan.
89
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Husam Abu Dahab from Jordan.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Husam Abu Dahab of Jordan.
88
Update Update
Valentín Barco from Argentina wins a free kick on the right wing.
87
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Mohannad Abu Taha concedes.
87
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Abdallah Nasib concedes.
86
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. José Manuel López's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Lionel Messi provided the assist.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Ehsan Haddad concedes.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Ehsan Haddad of Jordan.
85
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
82
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Thiago Almada (Argentina) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes wide to the right.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: José Manuel López comes on for Julián Alvarez.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lionel Messi scores for Argentina with a left-footed shot from a free kick. The score is now Jordan 1, Argentina 3.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Amer Jamous of Jordan.
79
Update Update
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Amer Jamous comes on for Nizar Al Rashdan.
75
Update Update
Mahmoud Al Mardi from Jordan is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
75
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi commits a foul for Argentina.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Valentín Barco comes on for Giuliano Simeone.
70
Update Update
Delay is over and the match is ready to continue.
68
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
67
Update Update
Mahmoud Al Mardi commits a foul for Jordan.
67
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
65
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) took a left-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Yazan Al Arab from Jordan.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yazan Al Arab from Jordan receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
64
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Alexis Mac Allister comes on for Nico Paz.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Mohannad Abu Taha.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Thiago Almada comes on for Giovani Lo Celso.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Lionel Messi comes on for Lautaro Martínez.
59
Attempt Attempt
Nico Paz from Argentina misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mousa Al Tamari scores for Jordan with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now Jordan 1, Argentina 2.
53
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Martínez from Argentina hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counterattack.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
49
Update Update
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Ali Olwan of Jordan.
49
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
48
Update Update
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Argentina.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Jordan 0, Argentina 2.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Mousa Al Tamari comes on for Ali Azaizeh.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Mahmoud Al Mardi comes on for Odeh Fakhoury.
45
Update Update
Odeh Fakhoury of Jordan is caught offside.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Yazan Al Arab from Jordan.
45
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi is caught offside for Argentina.
45
Update Update
Nico Paz wins a free kick for Argentina on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Odeh Fakhoury commits a foul for Jordan.
45
Update Update
Marcos Senesi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
42
Update Update
Ali Azaizeh from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Update Update
Foul committed by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Yazan Al Arab of Jordan.
41
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios from Argentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ali Azaizeh's header from the center of the box goes to the right. He was assisted by Ali Olwan's cross.
35
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohannad Abu Taha from Jordan has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Odeh Fakhoury's right-footed shot from outside the box for Jordan is blocked.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Jordan after Nicolás Tagliafico concedes.
34
Update Update
Nizar Al Rashdan from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Nico Paz commits a foul for Argentina.
33
Update Update
Odeh Fakhoury from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
33
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios commits a foul for Argentina.
32
Update Update
Ali Olwan from Jordan is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lautaro Martínez scores for Argentina with a right-footed shot. The score is now Jordan 0, Argentina 2.
29
Update Update
Delay is over, and the game is ready to resume.
29
Update Update
VAR is checking for a penalty for Argentina.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Yazeed Abulaila (Jordan) saves a header from very close range by Marcos Senesi (Argentina) in the top center of the goal.
28
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Marcos Senesi from Argentina.
28
Corner Corner
Lautaro Martínez from Argentina hits the bar with a left-footed shot from very close range, assisted by Nicolás Tagliafico's cross after a corner.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Yazeed Abulaila concedes.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Husam Abu Dahab.
25
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Argentina takes the lead 1-0 against Jordan as Giovani Lo Celso scores from a free kick with a left-footed shot into the top left corner.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mohannad Abu Taha from Jordan receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohannad Abu Taha of Jordan.
17
Update Update
Giovani Lo Celso wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
13
Corner Corner
Nicolás Otamendi from Argentina misses an attempt with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it too high. The chance was created by a cross from Giovani Lo Celso after a corner.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Husam Abu Dahab.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirmed the goal.
1
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Ali Olwan from Jordan wins a free kick on the left wing.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Istvan Kovacs.

CONCLUSION

Argentina delivered a controlled performance to defeat Jordan 3-1. Early dominance allowed them to establish a two-goal lead by halftime. Jordan improved marginally after the break yet lacked the quality to threaten seriously. Possession and chance creation heavily favored Argentina across the full match. The final margin reflected the expected goal difference accurately. Both teams completed the fixture without disciplinary incidents. Argentina's superiority in key areas ensured a straightforward result that matched pre-game assessments. The outcome leaves Argentina with a clear advantage in the standings.