Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. The 39-year-old scored with a free kick after coming off the bench as Argentina won 3-1 against Jordan. It was Messi's sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and he leads the Golden Boot race by two goals.

Lionel Messi just set a new World Cup record.

Messi scores a goal in his 8th straight World Cup match, and the Argentina fans celebrate at Texas Live!

This achievement was last completed by Vava of Brazil in 1962. Leonidas and Gyorgy Sarosi are the other two on the list.