Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with goals in seven straight matches

Lionel Messi scored a free‑kick in the 80th minute as Argentina beat Jordan 3‑1 in Dallas, becoming the first player to find the net in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. The goal broke the previous record shared by France’s Jules Fonten and Brazil’s Jair Zinho. Messi entered the game as a substitute in the 60th minute and added the decisive strike from about 25 metres.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was “running out of words” to describe Messi’s achievement, calling the performance “extraordinary” and expressing surprise at the continued record‑breaking feats. The win moves Argentina into the round of 32, where they will face Cape Verde in Miami.

Messi’s record dates back to the 2022 World Cup, when he first scored in back‑to‑back matches, and it underscores his lasting impact on the tournament despite being 39 years old.