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Giuliano Simeone speaks after Argentina’s 3-1 win vs. Jordan at World Cup

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Giuliano Simeone spoke to the media after Argentina’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.

Simeone started for the Argentina national team in their World Cup match against Jordan. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what he had to say:

“A unique experience, unforgettable. I’m very happy for having made my debut in a World Cup, it’s what ever player dreams of when they start playing football.

“We always focus on ourselves, any opponent is tough. We have to try to do the most damage to the opponent with our best weapons.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni speaks after 3-1 win vs. Jordan at World Cup

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke after the team’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni’s team won 3-1 and every outfield player for the team has now played at this World Cup for Argentina. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what Scaloni had to say:

“The guys played a good match, we were able to give minutes to everyone and that makes us happy.

“Lo Celso was not able to be at the last World Cup, Lautaro hadn’t been able to score, we are happy for them. Now the good part is coming.

“Palacios gave us a hand on the right flank in ase we have nay issues in that position. We didn’t want to risk anyone.”

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with goal for Argentina vs. Jordan

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Lionel Messi made World Cup history with his goal for Argentina against Jordan.

Messi scored for Argentina in their 3-1 win against Jordan and made World Cup history. With his goal against Jordan, Lionel Messi became the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

The 39 year old scored for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup matches in consecutive games against Australia, Netherlands, Croatia and France. At the 2026 World Cup, Messi scored against Algeria, Austria and Jordan, all three matches.

Lionel Messi, Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez score for Argentina in 3-1 win vs. Jordan

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Lionel Messi, Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez scored for Argentina in their 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.

Messi started the match on the bench but it was Giovani Lo Celso who scored the first goal of the match. Giovani Lo Celso was tackled just outside of the penalty area and Argentina were awarded a free kick. Lo Celso would take the free and he would score to give Argentina the 1-0 lead.

Nicolas Tagliafico would cross the ball into the penalty area and Lautaro Martinez would get to it but his effort would hit the crossbar. Marcos Senesi would get to the rebound but he was kicked in the face and Argentina were awarded a free kick.

Lautaro Martínez would take the free kick and he would score to give Argentina the 2-0 lead.

With Argentina leading 2-0, Mousa Altamari would score for Jordan.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni would make three substitutions. Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada and Alexis Mac Allister for Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz and Giovani Lo Celso.

Lionel Scaloni would also substitute in Valentín Barco for Giuliano Simeone.

Lionel Messi would receive the ball and was tackled. Argentina were awarded a free kick.

Messi would take the free kick and score. Messi now has six goals at this World Cup.

Scaloni would substitute José Manuel López in for Julián Álvarez.

Argentina will play Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on Saturday, July 3 in Miami.

Argentina starting eleven vs. Jordan at World Cup, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez start

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has named his starting eleven for the match against Jordan at the World Cup and both Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez start.

Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez both start for Argentina against Jordan. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has named the following starting eleven:

Emiliano Martínez; Tagliafico, Senesi, Otamendi, Simeone; Lo Celso, Paredes, Palacios, Paz; Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez