World Cup 2026: Argentina vs Jordan Tips, Odds & Prediction

* Odds supplied by Betway and accurate when this was published.

Jordan provide the opposition as Argentina wrap up Group J in Arlington, on the edge of Dallas, on Sunday, with the game getting underway at 04:00 CAT. The holders have already clinched first place with a maximum six points and two clean sheets, so this one is more about sharpness and game time than the result, while Jordan sign off from their debut World Cup looking for something to take home. Our dedicated section carries every one of our World Cup betting tips.

Argentina

Argentina have kept the door shut in both group games and won them both, with Lionel Messi netting twice against Austria to lock up top spot. Now that they are through, I think Lionel Scaloni will make changes, giving Julian Alvarez and Nico Paz a run while keeping his key players fresh for the knockouts. With Lautaro Martinez up front and Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez in the engine room, this squad is ruthless, and even a shuffled eleven is packed with class. Nobody is injured or banned, so it all comes down to how strong a side Scaloni decides to pick.

Probable Lineup: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Nico Paz, Mac Allister, Nico Gonzalez; Messi, Martinez.

Jordan

Jordan arrived as first timers and have discovered that this level is a big jump, dropping both games and leaking five goals in the process. I think they will see this match as a chance to go out with their heads held high. Mousa Al-Tamari is still their best bet for a goal down the right, and Nizar Al-Rashdan and Noor Al-Rawabdeh give them a tidy shield in midfield, yet they do not have the punch to hurt a back line as settled as Argentina's. Qualification is no longer on the table, so I see them dropping deep and trying to keep the scoreline decent.

Probable Lineup: Abulaila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Abu Hashhash, Haddad; Ayed, Al-Rawabdeh, Al-Rashdan, Abu Taha; Al-Tamari, Olwan.

Rotation or not, Argentina have far more quality than a Jordan team that has been shaky at the back all group long. I see the champions striking early and building on it, keeping their clean sheet run going against modest opponents. My forecast: Argentina 3 Jordan 0.

BTTS: No (1.54)

My pick is BTTS: No. Argentina are yet to let in a goal at this World Cup, and even with a few changes at the back they should have the calm to keep Jordan quiet. Jordan have scored just twice in losing their two games and do not have the sharpness to get past this defence. At 1.54, BTTS: No looks the most sensible option to me.