Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 [1] on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Lionel Messi set a new World Cup scoring record.
The victory ensured Argentina finished at the top of their group. The result cements Messi's status as a historic figure in the sport by extending his personal scoring streaks across multiple tournaments.
Messi entered the match as a substitute and scored via a free kick [3]. This goal brought his total to 19 World Cup goals [1]. According to Sky Sports, Messi became the first player in the history of the men's World Cup to score in seven consecutive matches [2].
The match took place at a stadium in Arlington, U.S. [4]. Argentina needed the win to secure the top seed in their group stage. Messi has now recorded six goals in three matches during the current tournament [3].
While reports on the specific group designation varied between Group I, Group J, and Group S, the outcome of the match remained consistent across all primary sources [1, 4, 5]. The 3-1 result allows Argentina to advance with significant momentum into the knockout stages.
Messi's ability to impact the game from the bench highlights his enduring influence on the national team. His record-breaking seventh consecutive game with a goal marks a level of consistency previously unseen in the tournament's history [2].
“Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.”
Messi's achievement of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup games establishes a new benchmark for longevity and consistency in international football. By reaching 19 career World Cup goals and maintaining a high scoring rate in the 2026 tournament, Messi continues to redefine the statistical ceiling for individual players in the competition's history.
