Messi Sets Record in Argentina's 3-1 Win Over Jordan
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- Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas at the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring his sixth tournament goal after entering as a substitute
- Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches in the competition's history
Why it matters: Messi's sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and his seventh straight World Cup match with a goal mark a milestone no other player in the competition's history holds. Entering as a substitute in Dallas, the Argentina forward still delivered to seal a 3-1 win over Jordan.
