ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in a World Cup group-stage match. Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi each scored for Argentina, all entering as substitutes. Lo Celso opened the scoring with a free kick in the 19th minute. Jordan equalized in the 55th minute when Mousa Ta’mari scored from a left-footed shot off an assist from Mohannad Abu Taha. Messi restored the lead with another free kick in the 80th minute, assisted by Yazan Al Arab. Argentina improved to 3-0 in World Cup play and 15-4-2 across all competitions. Jordan fell to 0-3 in the tournament and 2-5-2 overall. Yellow cards were issued to Abu Taha in the 17th minute, Al Arab in the 64th and Mohammad Shararah in second-half stoppage time. The Argentine trio of substitutes provided the decisive edge in a match that saw both teams generate chances.