Pakistan, June 29 -- Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable World Cup moment after coming off the bench to score a brilliant late free kick in Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J match. The goal helped Argentina complete a perfect group-stage campaign while allowing Messi to become the first player ever to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches.

The Argentine captain also strengthened his place in football history by taking his World Cup tally to 19 goals, the highest ever in the men's tournament. Furthermore, the strike marked the 72nd free-kick goal of his career and his 12th for Argentina, while his international record now stands at 123 goals in 202 appearances, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo'...