France, June 4 -- Jordan will take on 2022 World Cup winners Argentina in their inaugural trip to the 2026 World Cup.

Fellow debutants Curacao could argue they have the tougher baptism as they face Germany in their opening game, while Jordan can at least warm up in two other matches before they tussle with Argentina legend Lionel Messi and his band of brothers.

Jordan - who are nicknamed Al Nashama ("the Chivalrous Ones") - will gallantly open their Group J campaign on 16 June against Austria at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara in California.

They play Algeria six days later at the same arena, before a trip to Dallas to joust with Argentina at the AT&T Stadium.

"Facing Messi is exceptional," said Jordan coach Jamal Sellami.

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