Lionel Messi stepping onto the pitch without breaking a record feels almost impossible and once again, the Argentine captain delivered. After smashing multiple milestones in Argentina’s first two matches of the tournament, including becoming the highest scorer in World Cup history, Messi added another extraordinary achievement to his legacy against Jordan.
Messi did not start the match, remaining on the bench until the 60th minute. But it took him only moments to make an impact. A beautifully taken free‑kick found the back of the net, sending the crowd into a frenzy and etching his name into yet another chapter of football history.
With that strike, Messi became the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. Until today, he shared the previous record of six straight matches with France’s Just Fontaine (1958) and Brazil’s Jairzinho (1970). Now, he stands alone at the top.
This latest goal is also Messi’s sixth of the current World Cup, following his hat‑trick against Algeria and his brace against Austria a run of form that continues to defy age, expectation and imagination.
As Argentina march forward, Messi’s brilliance remains the heartbeat of their campaign, each appearance bringing new magic and new milestones.
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