New Delhi, June 28 -- Lionel Messi has rewritten the men's World Cup scoring record once more. The Argentine legend netted his 19th World Cup goal in Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan. He now stands alone as the highest scorer in men's World Cup history.

The goal arrived in the 80th minute after Messi was brought down just outside the penalty area. He stepped up and delivered a characteristically precise free-kick, keeping the ball barely above the grass.

The low effort split two Jordanian defenders and nestled into the left corner of the net. It was his 12th free-kick goal for Argentina and the 72nd of his extraordinary career.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect was the context. Messi entered the match as a second-half substitute in...