liveUpdated 7m agoFollow live updates as Jordan and Argentina play their final game of the group stage.The Athletic Live TeamJune 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDTLionel Messi will start today's game on the bench GettyJordan vs Argentina — LatestGroup J concludes with defending champion Argentina facing Jordan today in Arlington.Argentina have already sealed their spot in the knockout round and first place in Group J, with wins in their first two matches.As for Jordan, they have already been eliminated from the tournament and will play their last 2026 World Cup match today.Lionel Messi will start the game on the bench but will play, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said yesterday. Kick-off: 10pm ET, 7pm PT Watch: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Join the discussion or email your views: live@theathletic.comOur venue today Getty ImagesAT&T Stadium, host of the Dallas Cowboys, will give Jordan vs Argentina a massive stage for their final group match.Our Jon Arnold detailed why the stadium works well for big-time World Cup matches:📝 “AT&T Stadium is the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, the region’s most popular sports team. Its massive screens and huge, flat ends allow for the sale of standing-room tickets that have the capacity to expand to more than 100,000, although it is typically listed at 80,000. In addition to American football matches, it has also played host to the NBA All-Star game, Wrestlemania, boxing matches and concert tours.”The venue is officially labelled Dallas Stadium for this tournament. Check out our city guide for more on AT&T Stadium and the North Texas area.Sign up to our World Cup Briefing Want an update on everything going on at the 2026 World Cup dropped into your inbox every morning?Sign up here for The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Subscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, along with Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Jordan vs Argentina Getty ImagesYou can watch Jordan vs Argentina in their final Group J fixture on Fox and Telemundo in the U.S., on the BBC in the U.K. and TSN in Canada. What time does the match kick off? Getty ImagesToday’s match kicks off at 10pm ET and 7pm PT. That is 9pm CT, which is local time in Arlington, Texas and 3am BST on Sunday morning in the UK.Welcome to our Jordan vs Argentina coverage! Getty ImagesWelcome to The Athletic’s coverage of the Group J finale between Argentina and Jordan.Both sides enter today’s match with nothing at stake in terms of the table. Argentina have already clinched first place in Group J, while Jordan have been eliminated and will finish fourth. Argentina’s approach to this game will be fascinating. Will they allow their stars to play in their final group stage game or will rest be prioritised?We will have comprehensive coverage and insights before, during and after today’s match, so follow along.
Jordan vs Argentina live updates: Lionel Messi to be on bench for World Cup 2026 game
Follow live updates as Jordan and Argentina play their final game of the group stage.











