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The knockout round of the World Cup could bring new soccer superstars to Dallas Stadium.Argentina vs. Jordan on June 27The first round of competition – the group stage – is wrapping up this weekend. Argentina is heading back to Arlington to face off against Jordan on Saturday. Lionel Messi and Argentina sealed the top spot in Group J after securing wins over Algeria and Austria. The Jordanians have already been eliminated from the tournament after losing to both of those teams. That match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m.Ivory Coast vs. Norway on June 30Following Saturday's game, the tournament moves into the knockout round. Next week, Dallas Stadium will host a pair of do-or-die showdowns in the Round of 32.First, the Ivory Coast will face off against Norway on Tuesday at noon. Norway lost to France on Friday afternoon, meaning they're headed to Arlington as the runner-up in Group I.It also means local fans will see Erling Haaland in action. He's tied with France's Kylian Mbappé for
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Despite already being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, fans from Jordan are hyped about Saturday’s World Cup match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium. Here’s why.Jordan celebrates World Cup historyJordan’s fans are hosting an event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Friday. The free festival hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board will celebrate the country’s historic, first-ever qualification for the world’s largest sporting event.The team secured their spot by scoring 32 goals and winning eight out of 16 total matches across the qualifiers, led by top scorer Ali Olwan.Jordan’s debut ended after suffering back-to-back losses in Group J against Austria and Algeria.Still, fans are hyped about Saturday’s matchup against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.The Jordan fans that FOX 4 talked to on Friday are from all around the world. Some are here from Jordan, and others are from Canada or Australia. They all said they are proud to see their small Middle Eastern country flourish."Originally, I was
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Another wave of blue and white is taking over Downtown Dallas.Argentina's fans are meeting at Klyde Warren Park to rally ahead of Saturday's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.Argentina fans gather in DallasLast weekend, hundreds of Argentina fans took over Klyde Warren Park. Their excitement and passion were on full display, with chanting, singing, and cheering for the defending World Cup champions.More of the same is expected on Friday night as the fans prepare for Saturday’s match against Jordan. Friday night’s fan meetup at Klyde Warren Park is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. There will be live music, dancing, and, of course, excited fans.Argentina has a dedicated fan base following the team around the country to their World Cup matches."I’m a fan from a long time ago, and I drive to the World Cup in my Winnebago. It’s crazy," said Hernan Onero, an Argentine native. "It has a bedroom, shower, kitchen. Seven guys is inside."Argentina vs. JordanArgentina’
