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Today we're talking about a World Cup match many wanted to watch: Argentina beat Jordan three to one.

The biggest reason everyone wanted to watch is that Argentina has Messi.

Messi is one of the most famous and most formidable players of this era, loved all over the world.

First, a quick word on the two teams.

Argentina is the reigning World Cup champion, very strong, with famous players throughout.

Jordan comes from Asia, a relatively young team that has rarely reached the World Cup before.

So before the match, everyone felt Argentina should win.

But in soccer, fame alone isn't enough — you still have to settle it on the pitch.

Jordan may be a small team, but they played with real fight and weren't afraid of big-name opponents at all.

That made this game better than many had expected.

Let's look at the game.

Argentina took the initiative from the start.

In the nineteenth minute, Argentina's Lo Celso scored first, one to zero.

Not long after, Argentina won a penalty.

A penalty is a kick from very close, with a high scoring rate.

Lautaro Martínez took it, slotting it in steadily, two to zero.

Before the first half was over, Argentina led by two goals.

But Jordan didn't give up.

In the second half, Jordan's Al-Taamari seized a chance and scored, making it two to one.

With that goal, Jordan's players were thrilled.

For a small team, scoring against Argentina is something to be proud of.

But Argentina, after all, are world champions.

Near the end, the most anticipated moment arrived.

In the eightieth minute, Messi himself scored, locking it at three to one.

The whole stadium chanted his name.

Many had come to the ground just to see Messi score with their own eyes — today, they got their wish.

The whistle blew, Argentina won three to one and smoothly advanced to the next round.

How to view this game?

For Argentina, this is a steady win.

They have a superstar in Messi and deep overall quality, and their form looks very good.

As reigning champions, they're again a big title favorite this time.

Of course, Messi isn't young anymore — this may be his last World Cup, so every goal he scores is especially precious.

For Jordan, the loss is no pity.

They're a small team, and to stand on the World Cup stage and face a powerhouse like Argentina is itself remarkable.

What's rarer still, they scored a beautiful goal and didn't let the game become one-sided.

This courage and fight deserves every fan's respect.

Back to Messi.

Many stay up late specifically to catch a few more glimpses of him.

Because everyone knows the chances to watch him play are growing fewer.

Today he scored again, and for those who love him, that's the best gift.

Perhaps many years from now, people will still remember: at this World Cup, Messi scored again.

That's Argentina three to one Jordan — a game belonging to Messi, and to Jordan's courage.