FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes history, becomes first player to ever…

Lionel Messi made history again after becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday.The Argentina captain came off the bench in the second half and scored from a free kick in the 80th minute. After being fouled just outside the penalty area, Messi struck a low effort that went past two Jordan defenders and into the left corner of the net. The goal was his 19th in World Cup history, extending his record as the all-time leading scorer in the men’s competition.

Another milestone for Lionel Messi

It was also the 72nd free kick goal of Messi’s career and his 12th for Argentina from a free kick.The 39-year-old has now scored 123 international goals in 202 games for Argentina. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more in men’s international football with 145 international goals.Prior to this match, Messi shared the record for scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches with France’s Just Fontaine and Brazilian legend Jairzinho. His goal against Jordan made him the first player to make it seven in a row.

He rested before the intervention

Messi was left out of the starting XI as Argentina have already secured top spot in Group J, while Jordan has already been knocked out of the tournament.He introduced himself in the 60th minute in place of Lautaro Martinez, who had previously scored from a penalty in the first half.Messi’s late goal helped Argentina complete a 3-1 win to finish the group stage with maximum points ahead of the knockout rounds.