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Lo Celso, Messi lead Argentina past Jordan to complete perfect group stage
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 3 min read
Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentine player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions completed a three‑game sweep of the group stage with a 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday night.Lo Celso, making his first World Cup start, put Argentina ahead for good wi...
Key takeaway The tournament's leading scorer now has six goals and extended his all‑time World Cup record to 19.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The World Cup match between Argentina and Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington brings international attention to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, showcasing the region's ability to host high-profile events. As Argentina advances to the round of 32, local fans can look forward to potential future matches in the area, although Argentina's next match will be in Miami. The success of this event can have a lasting impact on the local economy, with visitors from around the world flocking to the area to attend matches. The fact that Messi, a household name, has now played in the same stadium where he broke the scoring record just days ago, will likely draw even more attention to the region. With Argentina's perfect group stage record, local soccer fans have a lot to be excited about, and the area's reputation as a hub for international soccer continues to grow.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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