Lionel Messi has once again made history, breaking yet another legendary record at the World Cup by scoring in his seventh consecutive match in the tournament, a feat no one had ever achieved before. The Argentine star has penned another golden chapter in his career, this time by netting a direct free kick against Jordan in Dallas, bringing his total to 19 goals in World Cup finals and surpassing iconic names like Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.
The match between Argentina and Jordan, held on Saturday, was marked by the moment when Messi, in the 80th minute, scored the 3-1 with a flawless free kick from 25 meters out. The Albiceleste captain came on in the second half, but once again showed why he remains decisive, even at 37 years old. This impressive streak of goals began at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when he opened the scoring against Australia in the round of 16. Since then, Messi has scored in every subsequent match: against the Netherlands and Croatia, and he netted twice in that epic final against France, crowning himself world champion.
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But the scoring streak of the star didn’t stop in Qatar. In the current 2026 World Cup, Messi had already signed a hat-trick against Algeria and scored twice against Austria, before finding the net again in this victory over Jordan. With this record, the Argentine not only broke the record of Fontaine (six consecutive games scoring in 1958) and Jairzinho (six in 1970), but also cemented his status as the all-time top scorer in finals, now with 19 goals.
The importance of this achievement goes far beyond just the simple number. Messi not only continues to rewrite the history of world football, but also strengthens Argentina’s bid to retain the title and his own ambition to win the Golden Boot in 2026. At a time when many doubted his ability to maintain his performance at the highest level, the number 10 responds with displays and records, galvanizing fans and teammates. The Argentine national team, led by Lionel Scaloni, sees Messi as the true engine and leader both on and off the pitch, fueling the dream of securing a third championship.
At the end of the match, Messi did not hide his satisfaction with the record achieved. “It is a great pride to accomplish this feat wearing the Argentina jersey. I have always said that the most important thing is to help the team win, but of course these numbers also motivate,” said the captain, visibly emotional, still on the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Coach Lionel Scaloni, when asked about Messi’s impact, stated: “Having Lionel at this level is a privilege. He continues to surprise us all, even having already won everything. The team feels stronger with him on the field.”
The focus now turns to Argentina’s upcoming challenges in this World Cup, where Messi stands alone at the top of the scoring charts, aiming for the Golden Boot. Opponents are alert and know that stopping the Argentine will be an almost impossible task, given the inspiration and physical form he is displaying. This new record only increases the pressure on the other teams, who will need to find solutions to contain the genius from Rosario.
If he continues at this pace, Messi could not only solidify his statistical dominance but also reignite the debate about who is, after all, the greatest of all time. The football world watches eagerly to see how far the Argentine captain can lead his team and how many more pages of history he will write in this edition of the World Cup. Argentina’s next match promises to be yet another stage for Messi’s talent to shine and, who knows, for another record to fall.
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