Eliminated Jordan chase a famous scalp against group winners Argentina

The final Group J encounter sees World Cup debutants Jordan face the already-qualified holders Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. With Argentina assured of top spot and Jordan eliminated, the stakes are very different for the two sides, but pride and history are on the line for the underdogs.

What's at stake

Argentina top the group on six points and a +4 goal difference having already booked their knockout place, meaning Lionel Scaloni is likely to rotate his squad and rest key players, possibly including a closely managed minutes load for Lionel Messi. Jordan, beaten by Austria and Algeria, are playing for a famous result and the chance to take a debut-tournament memory home.

Form and prediction

Jordan have shown flashes of quality, scoring through Ali Olwan and Nizar Al-Rashdan, and will look to stay compact and frustrate a rotated Argentina. The holders have been ruthless when needed, but a changed line-up could blunt their edge.

Prediction: even with rotation Argentina carry too much quality, but a less intense outing should keep the margin modest. A 2-0 Argentina win, with the fringe players staking their claims, looks the most likely outcome.