Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) is substituted by Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Jun 27, 2026 | 8:49 PM
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday night.
Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just outside the penalty box in the 80th minute.
The 39-year-old had been one of only three players to score in six consecutive World Cup games along with France striker Just Fontaine and Brazil great Jairzinho.
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