Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 [1] in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The victory ensures Argentina maintains a perfect record in the opening round while establishing a new individual scoring milestone for Lionel Messi.
Messi entered the match in the 80th minute [1]. Shortly after his substitution, he scored a penalty [1] to help secure the win. This goal marked the seventh consecutive World Cup match in which Messi has found the net [1], a new record for the tournament.
With this goal, Messi has brought his total tally for the current tournament to six goals [1]. This performance keeps him at the top of the scoring charts as the competition progresses into the knockout stages.
Argentina has now secured three wins, zero draws, and zero losses [1] during the group stage. The team's dominance in these early matches reinforces their position as a primary contender for the title.
The match against Jordan served as a critical test of depth for the Argentine squad. By utilizing Messi as a late-game substitute, the coaching staff managed to maintain the team's offensive pressure while preserving the veteran's energy for later rounds.
Argentina's ability to secure a full set of points in the group stage provides a significant psychological and tactical advantage. The team now enters the next phase of the tournament with maximum momentum and a historically productive strike force [1].
“Messi has scored in seven consecutive World Cup matches”
Argentina's perfect group-stage run and Messi's record-breaking consistency signal a high level of clinical efficiency. By scoring in seven straight World Cup matches across different editions, Messi has demonstrated a level of longevity and reliability that is unprecedented in the tournament's history, placing immense pressure on opposing defenses heading into the knockout rounds.
