Messi's free-kick: Argentina's third goal in Dallas

Lionel Messi curled in a direct free kick to score Argentina's third goal in the Group J clash against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026, extending the defending champions' lead at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina players line up for the pre-match photo ahead of their Group J fixture against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 — the defending World Cup champions' third group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi walks out at the centre of the Argentina squad as they enter the Dallas Stadium pitch ahead of their Group J match against Jordan on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jordan's starting eleven line up for the pre-match photograph before their Group J encounter against Argentina at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup's most high-profile Group J fixture.

Jordan goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila is unable to keep out the ball during the Group J match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026, as the South American side found the net multiple times at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina presses forward during the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026, contributing to the midfield dominance that underpinned Argentina's victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Marcos Senesi of Argentina challenges Nizar Alrashdan of Jordan in a physical contest during the Group J fixture at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez converts a penalty kick to hand Argentina their second goal in the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina players mob Lautaro Martinez in celebration after his penalty kick becomes the team's second goal in the Group J tie against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez of Argentina wheels away in celebration after netting in the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring for Argentina in the Group J encounter against Jordan at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Referee Istvan Kovacs brandishes a yellow card at Jordan's Mohannad Abutaha during the Group J match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina's squad is spotted in the pre-match build-up before their Group J fixture against Jordan at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates yet another goal during the Group J clash with Jordan at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Julian Alvarez of Argentina pushes forward in the attacking third during the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Julian Alvarez battles for possession as Argentina maintain their dominance over Jordan in the Group J contest at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Giuliano Simone of Argentina duels with Yazan Alarab of Jordan on the flank during the Group J fixture at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina shows his reaction during the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the South American side controlled much of the contest.

Lionel Messi enters the pitch as a substitute to replace Lautaro Martinez during the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nico Paz of Argentina goes down on the pitch as Jordan's Yazan Alarab looks on during the Group J match at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mousa Altamari of Jordan celebrates during the Group J match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a bright moment for the Jordanian side.

Lionel Messi celebrates after finding the net for Argentina in the Group J match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mousa Altamari of Jordan celebrates after scoring his side's goal against Argentina in the Group J match at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Marcos Senesi of Argentina battles for the ball against Odeh Fakhoury of Jordan during the Group J match at Dallas Stadium on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi celebrates after adding to his tally for Argentina in the Group J tie against Jordan at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Abdallah Nasib of Jordan competes in the Group J match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, on 27 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Jordan's players battled hard despite the scoreline.

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