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Tensions in the Middle East escalate after Iranian media report a U.S. strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant; Iran says it later fired missiles at a Jordan-based airbase, while Jordan reports eight missiles intercepted and no casualties. With Washington and Tehran exchanging strikes and Trump declaring the truce over, markets fret about potential disruption to Hormuz shipping and oil prices.
Israel has expanded its border defenses along the Jordan Valley with a three-layer system— frontline outposts, a new wall, and expanded Division 96 bases and reserves—to counter Iran’s regime, weapons smuggling, narcotics, and illegal crossings, in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and amid ongoing regional competition over Jordan while aiming to keep the peace border intact.
King Abdullah II of Jordan visited Khashoka, a Jordanian restaurant in Richardson, Texas, during his North Texas World Cup trip; Jordan’s national team also stopped by after their 3-1 loss to Argentina. The restaurant, which opened in Richardson in 2025, imports most ingredients from Jordan and hopes the team will drop by again.
Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, defeated Jordan 3-0 to sweep Group J after Lionel Messi came on to score; Giovani Lo Celso opened with a penalty and Lautaro Martínez added a second before Messi sealed the win with a late free-kick.
Group J winners Argentina will rest key players in their World Cup finale against Jordan in Arlington, with kickoff at 10 p.m. ET. Argentina are heavy favorites (-800) with Jordan (+1800) and a 3.5-goal Over/Under; Alvarez and Martinez are among the top short-price scorers. A betting expert, Martin Green, leans toward over 3.5 goals and has additional bets including a goal-scorer prop.
Argentina rested nine of their starting XI and beat Jordan 2-1 in Dallas thanks to Giovani Lo Celso’s free-kick and Lautaro Martínez’s late penalty; Musa al-Taamari pulled one back for Jordan in the 55th minute as Lionel Messi prepared to come on, with Argentina advancing to the knockout stage to face Cape Verde and Jordan eliminated but scoring in all three World Cup games.
Argentina, riding a nine-game win streak and looking to seal Group J, hosts Jordan at AT&T Stadium as the group stage concludes; Jordan is winless in six and will be chasing a historic upset, with Messi possibly rested for the finale.
Argentina have already clinched top spot in Group J and will rest regulars for the dead-rubber against Jordan, with Lionel Messi starting on the bench and likely to cameo later as coach Lionel Scaloni manages his workload ahead of the knockout rounds. The starting XI excludes Messi, instead deploying a rotated midfield of Lo Celso, Paredes and Palacios and forwards Alvarez and L. Martinez, as Argentina eyes the Round of 32 against Cabo Verde.
Argentina will not start Lionel Messi in its World Cup group finale against Jordan to protect his health and Golden Boot bid, with Messi set to come on later. Coach Lionel Scaloni fields a different XI (Dibu Martínez; Giuliano Simeone, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios; Nico Paz, Julián Álvarez, Nico González) as Argentina has already clinched first in Group J. The match is June 27 at 10 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas.
Argentina will rotate for their last World Cup group match, benching captain Lionel Messi to manage his workload while giving other squad members minutes before the knockouts. Messi is expected to come on for the second half, with options like Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez potentially starting together. Cristian Romero’s injury is not serious, and the team aims to maintain fitness and momentum ahead of a Round of 32 clash with Cape Verde after already securing qualification against Jordan.
Algeria are favored to beat Jordan in their World Cup group clash, backed by greater experience and attacking depth (Gouiri, Mahrez). The pick includes Algeria -1.5 and Over 2.5 goals, with Amine Gouiri highlighted as a likely scorer. Both sides lost their openers, but Algeria’s quality could prove decisive as they meet in Santa Clara with no injuries reported.
Algeria overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Jordan 2-1 in San Francisco, with Nadhir Benbouali equalising from Riyad Mahrez’s corner and Amine Gouiri scoring a late winner. Jordan were eliminated from Group J ahead of their final game vs Argentina as Algeria dominated the second half (69.3% possession, 13 shots to 2). Mahrez led chances created (three) and crosses (seven) in the comeback performance.
In a live World Cup 2026 Group J update, Jordan lead Algeria 1-0 at halftime after Nizar Al-Rashdan’s 36th-minute strike. Algeria have controlled possession and created chances, but Jordan’s defense has held firm and the game has seen tactical reshuffles (including a five-at-the-back setup) as substitutions arrive in the second half.
Algeria and Jordan sit on zero points in Group J after losses to Argentina and Austria, respectively, and they meet in Santa Clara with kickoff at 11 p.m. ET. Algeria is the -195 favorite, Jordan +500, and the draw +330, with an Over/Under of 2.5. Pro bettor Jon 'Buckets' Eimer has released his best bets for the match, including Under 2.5 goals, highlighting his strong World Cup picks track record on SportsLine.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their World Cup Group J opener in Santa Clara. Romano Schmid opened the scoring with a 20-yard strike, Ali Olwan equalised for Jordan early in the second half, Yazan Al Arab’s glancing own goal put Austria back in front, and Marko Arnautovic added a stoppage-time penalty to seal the win. Jordan pressed in the first half and hit the bar through Olwan, while Arnautovic became Austria’s oldest World Cup player at 37 years 59 days; the win puts Austria level with Argentina at the top of Group J.