Messi sets record with goal in seventh straight World Cup match
Lionel Messi set a new record by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan. The 39-year-old superstar netted a free kick in the 80th minute, marking his 19th career World Cup goal.
Why it matters
Messi continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in history by extending his scoring records at the highest level of international soccer.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Jessica Tobias/AP) ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
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