“Messi of Jordan”: Argentine media praises Musa al-Tamari ahead of World Cup clash
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- Argentine media has dubbed Jordanian star winger Mousa Al-Tamari the "most dangerous weapon" for Jordan ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash against Argentina.
- The matchup is being framed as an exciting duel between Lionel Messi and the "Messi of Jordan," with Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni noting there are "no easy opponents."
The Argentinian press began analyzing the opponents of their national team after being drawn in Group J of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jordanian star winger Mousa Al-Tamari stole the headlines, featuring prominently in the Argentine media as the "most dangerous weapon" for Jordan, which will participate in its first ever World Cup next year.
The eagerly awaited match is being framed as an exciting duel between Lionel Messi and the “Messi of Jordan”.
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In a report, the Argentine newspaper Los Andes singled out the Stade Rennais star, describing him as the "surprise of the upcoming World Cup."
The newspaper noted that their team coach Lionel Scaloni's squad is scheduled to face a Jordanian version of their own legend, referencing the individual skills possessed by Al-Tamari that have made him a symbol of Jordanian ambition in this historic first World Cup participation.
After the draw, Al-Tamari sent a heartfelt message to fans via his social media accounts.
He posted an image featuring the group's teams (Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan), saying: "Much excitement, God willing! We must work hard."
Al-Tamari, who began his professional journey with APOEL in Cyprus before shining in Ligue 1 with Rennes, is currently one of Asia's most prominent names.
All eyes are now fixed on June 27, 2026, when the AT&T Stadium in Dallas hosts the historic showdown between Jordan and Argentina.
Argentina’s Scaloni said of Jordan: "There are no easy opponents... we must play every match seriously”.
