Lionel Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup game

sportsJun 28, 2026171,263

Lionel Messi scored a free kick after coming off the bench to give Argentina a 3-1 win over Jordan, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. The goal, Argentina’s third in the Group J victory, raised Messi’s World Cup total to 19 goals. Argentina finished the 2026 group stage with a perfect record and top spot in Group J. Messi’s seven-game streak spans the last four Argentina matches at the 2022 World Cup and the first three matches of the 2026 tournament. He entered the Dallas match about 15 minutes into the second half and converted the set piece to seal the result.

Jake Wright

@bcnjake.bsky.social

Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time, scored their first goal, got their first point in a heroic effort vs Spain, and are now the Cinderellas of the tournament having moved on to the knockouts with three draws. Their reward? Facing Lionel Messi and Argentina in the Round of 32.

76217h ago

LakerSteve34

I love this for them. They were going to get knocked out soon enough, but now they get to play against arguably the greatest futbol player of all time in the world’s most popular sporting event. It’s going to be a once in a lifetime experience and the world will be watching. Incredible story.

🚫👑Is he dead yet?🚫👑10

Taking the field with Argentina/Messi is its own reward!

Monk Fyre4

At least they can say they played against Messi. And there’s no disgrace in losing that one.

k--mal.bsky.social4

Cabo Verde played impressively, without question. Unfortunately, the top seed always the bottom seed in single elimination tournaments.

melaniej49.bsky.social4

I learned more about global geography during FIFA tournaments than I learned in school. Doesn't say much about my prior geography knowledge but it has improved.

Joe Frollo3

And I am sure they would have it no other way. Embrace challenge.

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Racheline Maltese12

Do we know what will probably happen? Sure. But are all things possible? Also sure. Especially in 2026. You can hold two thoughts in your head at once, sports fans.

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan.

2303h ago

GeekFurious1

I'm old enough to know that Messi is a once-in-five-generational player.

Happy Miser1

I know FIFA is thinking if they cram World Cup soccer down our throats for a month, we’ll be the next cash cow. Not gonna happen. Kids are all over soccer in their early years, but once they hit high school, it’s over. Basketball and football are all that matters. The US is not a soccer culture.

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Michael Ian Black310

Congrats to Messi for breaking my record.

Ron Fisher3

Remember when people knocked Messi for not doing it in an Argentina shirt? Aged like cat food on a DC porch in the summer.

RTÉ News

@news.rte.ie

Pico Lopes has said he and his teammates "held their nerve" to secure a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia which was enough to send them through to the World Cup knockout phase and a Round of 32 clash with Lionel Messi and Argentina

6219h ago

Mrs. Detective Pikajew, Esq.

@clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social

Google doing a bi pride Men’s World Cup logo…Lionel Messi do you have something to tell us

5616h ago

Veleda_k2

I feel like I'm better off not knowing.

Stephen Raab2

Yes by the look of the swelling on that leg he evidently stepped on a cone snail

Crip Dyke1

I like the reference to the peace symbol created by the player superimposed on the first "o".

Matthew De George

@sportsdoctormd.bsky.social

I've gotten to watch Lionel Messi and Luka Modric in stadium, two absolute legends, and the experience is so different. It's astounding how little Messi moves when he's not actively eviscerating a defense. And it's astounding to watch how many pockets of space Modric pops into.

348h ago

now.arsenal

@nowarsenal.bsky.social

Belgium’s version of Lionel Messi. Leandro Trossard scored twice to help fire his country into the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup. When you need a moment, Leandro Trossard will forever be that man.

3019h ago

james king

@jamesean.bsky.social

Harry Kane overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo's highest goal scoring season to become the outright second best goal scorer in a single season in the 21st century 1- Lionel Messi (11/12) 82 goals 2- Harry Kane (25/26) 70 goals 3- Cristiano Ronaldo (11/12) & Lionel Messi (12/13) 69 goals

187h ago

Marcus Kelson

@marcuskelson.bsky.social

Messi genius #FIFAWorldCup #ARGvJOR 3-1 establishing new world records...the old fellas are doing well this comp, Ronaldo not too far behind, he is 41, Lionel 39...once upon a time footballers this age would have been long retired...

193h ago

Chris Pomfret2

If we beat Egypt we will face Argentina and Messi again!

Jenny Little2

I have been interested today in the relative contributions to their matches by Messi and Ronaldo. I think the former is in the lead on that metric. Portugal appeared to lose goal opportunities while trying to catch up on Ronaldo’s speed, or lack of it.

Nick Pfitzner1

They also smoked and drank a lot more back then 😉

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)

@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

💥🇦🇷 Lionel Messi breaks another record as he becomes the FIRST PLAYER EVER to score in 7 consecutive World Cup games. Perfect free kick. 🎨

73h ago

ben

@vtben.bsky.social

Watching Lionel Messi score a goal on his 39th birthday

113h ago

First Touch

@firsttouch.bsky.social

INEVITABLE 🐐🇦🇷 Lionel Messi becomes the first men’s player in FIFA World Cup history to score in SEVEN consecutive World Cup appearances 🔥 ⚽️ Last 4 matches in 2022 ⚽️ First 3 matches in 2026 Simply unmatched 👏

82h ago

ESPN FC

@espnfc-m.bsky.social

LIONEL MESSI FREE KICK! THE LONGEST SCORING STREAK IN WORLD CUP HISTORY (7) 🐐

63h ago

📚 Tears at La Bombonera/Dame Bola (Christopher Hylland)

@hylland.bsky.social

🇦🇷 Gabriel ‘Batigol’ Batistuta made his debut for Argentina on this day in 1991, in a friendly against Brazil. Batigol would become Argentina’s top goalscorer with 56 goals in 78 games (until surpassed by Lionel Messi in 2016). Batistuta played in 3 World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002, scoring 10 goals)

422h ago

nat_halie

@nat-ha-lie.bsky.social

Lionel really doesn’t sound as cool as Messi does it.

53h ago

Revista Fórum

@revistaforum.com.br

Messi faz mais um e a Argentina termina com 100% de aproveitamento: O estádio de Dallas estava lotado para ver Argentina x Jordânia. E, torcendo para um ou para outro, querendo ver Lionel Messi em ação. Ele só entrou aos 15 minutos do segundo tempo, mas não decepcionou ninguém. Fez o… #revistafórum

52h ago

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