Messi Becomes First to Score in 7 Straight World Cup Games While Extending Goals Record

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale on Saturday night. In his first match since turning 39 three days earlier, Messi…

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Lionel Messi sets new record above Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring in seven straight World Cup games

Despite already being 39 years old, Lionel Messi has once again become one of the best players at the 2026 World Cup. Following his latest goal, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by breaking the record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches. At 39 years old, Lionel Messi remains Argentina’s best player and one of the standout performers at the 2026 World Cup. In the three matches he has played, he has scored six goals, making him the tou…

Messi Continues World Cup Masterclass With Historic Scoring Run

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