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Messi scores in seventh consecutive World Cup match

Published 29 June 2026

Lionel Messi has set a new FIFA World Cup record, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive matches during the tournament. The 39-year-old Argentine captain achieved the feat on Saturday, June 27, 2026, coming off the bench to score with a late free kick in Argentina's 3-1 group-stage victory over Jordan ...

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