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Argentina Defeats Jordan 3-1 Without Starting Captain
Argentina won its final Group J match against Jordan 3-1 on Saturday after resting its captain for the first 60 minutes. The team scored twice before halftime and added a late free-kick goal after the substitute's introduction.
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Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in its final Group J match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday night. The manager rested the captain at the start, citing the team's already-secured top position in the group and a desire to evaluate roster depth.
Four players made their World Cup debuts, and two veteran defenders started to balance the lineup's experience level. Striker Lautaro Martínez converted a penalty before halftime.
Jordan pulled one goal back early in the second half.
The captain entered as a substitute in the 60th minute and scored from a free kick, extending a personal tournament record to 19 goals. The team finished with 73 percent possession and 12 shots. The manager said the result showed the squad could perform without its captain. Argentina next faces Cape Verde in the round of 32 in Miami.
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