Jordan vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds (28.06.2026)

Argentina remain firm favourites at around 1/4 even with changes expected, the draw is roughly 11/2, and Jordan are out at about 12/1. The asterisk on all of those prices is just how many of Argentina’s first-choice players Lionel Scaloni decides to leave out.

Jordan Recent Form

Jamal Sellami’s side have given a respectable account of themselves on their World Cup debut, losing 3-1 to Austria and 1-2 to Algeria, with Ali Olwan scoring Jordan’s first-ever World Cup goal in each match. Sellami’s 3-4-3 sets up to defend deep and break quickly through Mousa Al-Tamari and Olwan, and while results have not arrived, the performances have been competitive enough that Sellami has openly talked up the chance of a shock, similar to Algeria’s famous win over West Germany in 1982 or Senegal’s over France in 2002. A heavily-changed Argentina represents Jordan’s best, and quite possibly only, realistic chance all tournament of taking something from a game.

Jordan Key Players

Argentina Recent Form

Lionel Scaloni’s side have been close to flawless, beating Algeria 3-0 and Austria 2-0 without conceding a goal, with Lionel Messi becoming the all-time leading World Cup scorer in the process. With top spot and a Miami last-32 tie already wrapped up, Scaloni has signalled he intends to freshen up his XI, with fringe names such as Nicolas Paz, Giuliano Simeone, Jose Manuel Lopez and Valentin Barco all in line for rare minutes. Quite how far the changes go, and whether Messi — who turns 39 just days before this match — features at all, is genuinely difficult to call before the team sheets land. Whatever side Scaloni picks, the gulf in individual quality remains significant.

Argentina Key Players

Head-to-Head Record

Jordan and Argentina have never met before at any level, so this preview is built entirely on current form and squad quality rather than past meetings.

Last 5 Matches

Tactical Breakdown

Sellami’s Jordan will sit in a back five out of possession and look to spring Al-Tamari and Olwan on the counter, exactly the shape that has worked reasonably well against Austria and Algeria’s more battle-hardened defences. The big variable is what Argentina’s rotated XI looks like in defence — a back line featuring fringe or youth players is a kinder target for Jordan’s counter-attacking pair than the senior unit that has not conceded all tournament. At the other end, even a much-changed Argentina attack carries enough individual quality to trouble Jordan’s goal repeatedly. Weather is one thing UK punters do not need to worry about here: Dallas Stadium has a retractable roof, so this match will be played indoors regardless of the Texas forecast.

Predicted Line-ups

Jordan Predicted XI

Sellami is expected to stick with the system that has competed well so far: a back five protecting goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila, in front of whom Ihsan Haddad and Yazan Al-Arab anchor the central defence; Noor Al-Rawabdeh and the midfield bank work to win the ball back; with Mousa Al-Tamari in support of lone striker Ali Olwan.

Argentina Predicted XI

Scaloni is expected to make wholesale changes given the group is already settled: Geronimo Rulli could come in for a rare start in goal, with Valentin Barco among those given a chance in defence, Nicolas Paz and Giuliano Simeone introduced in midfield and attack, and Julian Alvarez or Jose Manuel Lopez leading the line. Whether any of the regular front three — Messi, Lautaro Martinez or Alvarez — start at all will likely only become clear with the official team sheet.

Where to Watch: UK TV & Streaming

Jordan vs Argentina is being shown live in the UK on BBC One, with kick-off at the very early hour of 3am BST on Sunday 28 June. Streaming is available via BBC iPlayer, and full highlights will be on the BBC Sport website for anyone catching up later that morning.

Odds Comparison & Betting Analysis

Argentina’s 1/4 still looks short for a side expected to field several fringe players, though the talent gap is wide enough that even a second-string XI should have enough quality to win comfortably. The more interesting numbers are further down the card: both teams to score at around 5/4 looks fair rather than generous given Olwan has scored in both of Jordan’s games and Argentina’s rotated defence is the obvious weak point in an otherwise dominant side.