US- Lionel Messi becomes first player to score in 7 consecutive World Cup matches after scoring in Argentina-Jordan match in final round of Group J. - VnExpress

Messi Breaks Two More World Cup Records

US: Lionel Messi becomes first player scoring seven consecutive World Cup matches, after goal in Argentina vs Jordan final Group J match.

Minute 80, Dallas, Messi wins free kick 25m from Jordan goal. 39-year-old forward shoots low left of wall for goal. Opposing goalkeeper caught off balance trying to guess opposite corner.

Messi celebrates with open arms. In stands, spectators, including wife Antonela Roccuzzo, jump and cheer superstar moment.

Lionel Messi (number 10) celebrates third goal for Argentina against Jordan in World Cup Group J, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, June 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi (number 10) celebrates third goal for Argentina against Jordan in World Cup Group J, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, June 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Messi becomes first player scoring six goals from outside box at World Cup since stats firm Opta began data tracking in 1966. Behind is Brazil legend Rivellino with five goals.

Former Barca forward tournament goals rise to 19, three more than Kylian Mbappe (France) and Miroslav Klose (Germany). Also, he becomes first player scoring seven consecutive World Cup matches. Behind with six matches are Just Fontaine (France) in 1958 and Jairzinho (Brazil) in 1970.

Streak starts from Argentina 2-1 win over Australia in 2022 World Cup round of 16, when Messi opens score. Then, he makes it 2-0 in 2-2 draw with Netherlands before 4-3 penalty win in quarterfinals, then opens score in 3-0 semifinal win over Croatia. In final, Messi scores twice in 3-3 draw with France, then 4-2 penalty win.

At World Cup 2026, Messi scores hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria, brace in 2-0 win over Austria, before sealing 3-1 win over Jordan. First two matches, Messi starts. Final match, he enters minute 60 replacing Lautaro Martinez.

Messi free-kick goal against Jordan

Argentina superstar is third player scoring three group stage matches this tournament, after Vinicius (Brazil) and Ismael Saibari (Morocco). He leads top scorer list with six goals. Behind with four goals are Vinicius, Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele (France), and Erling Haaland (Norway).

Superstar also holds World Cup records: most tournaments (6), most matches (29), most goal contributions (19 goals, 8 assists), oldest player scoring hat-trick (38 years 357 days), assists in most tournaments (5), and most assists in knockout stage (6).

Messi stats expected to rise as Argentina enters knockout bracket considered easy. South American team faces debutant Cape Verde in round of 32. If win, they face winner of Australia – Egypt in round of 16. Quarterfinal opponents could be Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, or Ghana.