Lautaro Martínez scored his first World Cup goal on June 28, 2026.
He converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute.
What happened?
The penalty was awarded after a foul on Julian Alvarez by Jordanian captain Ehsan Haddad.
Alvarez was attempting a diving header after a Lautaro Martínez effort rebounded off the goal post.
The incident
Haddad kicked Alvarez in the face, prompting the referee to use a video review.
The referee, István Kovács, then awarded a spot kick.
The goal
Martínez took the penalty and converted it, giving Argentina a 2-0 lead.
Giovani Lo Celso had given Argentina the lead earlier with a freekick from close range.
The match
The Argentina-Jordan Group J game saw early VAR drama.
The match was played on June 28, 2026, with Argentina winning 2-0.
The penalty kick was a significant moment in the match.
It gave Argentina a comfortable lead, which they maintained until the end.
Martínez's goal was his first in the World Cup.
He will be looking to score more goals in the tournament.
The match was an important one for Argentina.
They needed to win to stay in contention for the next round.
The team's performance was impressive.
They created several scoring opportunities and defended well.
Martínez's penalty kick was well taken.
He showed his composure and skill in front of goal.
The referee's decision to award a penalty was correct.
The foul on Alvarez was clear, and the referee made the right call.
The match ended with Argentina winning 2-0.
They will be looking to build on this win in their next match.