Messi breaks record with 7th consecutive World Cup match goal as Argentina beats Jordan 3-1

Argentina closed its Group J campaign with a 3-1 victory over Jordan, but the story was Lionel Messi's latest record: he became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, spanning from Qatar 2022 to the current tournament Source: clarin. The win gave Argentina a perfect nine points and top spot in the group.

Messi entered as a second-half substitute and scored a low free kick in the 80th minute, his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and 19th overall, extending his all-time lead Source: infobae. Earlier goals by Giovani Lo Celso (free kick) and Lautaro Martínez (penalty) had put Argentina 2-0 up before Jordan's Mousa Al-Tamari pulled one back Source: lavozar.

Records and reaction

• Messi's 19 World Cup goals surpass Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappé Source: clarin.
• He also extended his record for most World Cup appearances (29) and minutes (2,600) Source: clarin.
• Scaloni rested several starters, using the match to evaluate fringe players like Julián Álvarez and Gonzalo Montiel Source: lavozar.

Media worldwide highlighted Messi's feat. The New York Times noted 'Lionel Messi scores his sixth goal of this World Cup,' while Bild focused on Antonela Roccuzzo's celebration Source: clarin. However, some outlets like L'Équipe called Argentina's performance 'sober' and noted the team did not dazzle Source: lajornadamx.

What's next

Argentina will face debutants Cabo Verde in the round of 32 on July 3 in Miami, where Scaloni is expected to restore his strongest lineup Source: lavozar.