Lionel Messi Scores In Seventh Straight World Cup Match
Lionel Messi became the first footballer to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches on Saturday. He achieved this milestone during Argentina's clash against Jordan in Dallas.
Lionel Messi's latest strike saw him move ahead of two iconic names in World Cup history, France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho.
Both legends had previously held the record after scoring in six successive World Cup matches during the 1958 and 1970 editions respectively.
With his goal against Jordan, Messi now stands alone as the only player to find the net in seven consecutive World Cup appearances.
The incredible streak began during Argentina's 2-1 victory over Australia in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Messi then scored against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals and Croatia in the semi-finals before producing two goals in the unforgettable final against France, helping Argentina lift the World Cup trophy after a dramatic contest.
The Argentine superstar has carried that momentum into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He opened his campaign with a hat-trick against Algeria before scoring twice in Argentina's second group-stage match against Austria.
His goal against Jordan became the seventh successive World Cup match in which he has scored, setting a new all-time record.
Apart from creating another historic milestone, Messi also stretched his World Cup scoring record.
His strike against Jordan took his overall tally to 19 World Cup goals, further extending his own record as Argentina continue their campaign in the tournament.
And with yet another landmark achieved, Messi continues to rewrite football history while leading the reigning world champions in their quest for another World Cup title.
So Messi's record-breaking form will be crucial to Argentina's chances of winning the World Cup again.
But for now, Messi can bask in the glory of his incredible achievement, one that will be remembered for generations to come.
The date of this achievement will be etched in history as the day Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.