Jordan v Argentina World Cup 2026 predicted line-ups
Emiliano Martinez is perhaps more likely than most of Argentina’s first-choice players to keep his place as the Aston Villa goalkeeper continues his comeback from a fractured finger.
Martinez has started both group stage matches and is four behind Sergio Romero’s record of 43 clean sheets for the country, with the 2022 champion playing 35 fewer matches.
Left-back Nicolas Tagliafico (muscle) and forward Julian Alvarez (ankle) could also be given more game time after arriving at the finals following injuries.
Messi’s involvement from the start is uncertain, although the tournament top scorer is unlikely to want to be rested entirely.
Sellami will retain Jordan’s “basic structure” but make changes to provide “more balance” in midfield, according to Al Ra’i.
That could mean a return for Odeh Al-Fakhouri, who joined Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi in making way for Husam Abu Dahab and Mahmoud Al-Mardi last time out.
Rajaei Ayed, Anas Badawi, Nour Bani Attiah, Abdallah Al-Fakhouri, Amer Jamous, Ibrahim Sadeh and Mohammad Taha are yet to make their World Cup debuts.
Jordan starting XI: Yazeed Abulaila, Abdallah Nasib, Yazan Al Arab, Husam Abu Dahab, Ehsan Haddad, Nizar Al Rashdan, Noor Al Rawabdeh, Mohannad Abu Taha, Ali Olwan, Mousa Al Tamari, Mahmoud Al Mardi
Argentina starting XI: Emiliano Martinez, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Giuliano Simeone, Exequiel Palacios, Gio Lo Celso, Nicolas Gonzalez, Nico Paz, Julian Alvarez
