Guwahati, June 28 -- Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into football history, becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches after finding the net in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Argentine captain reached the landmark after coming off the bench in the second half and curling a stunning free-kick into the top corner in the 80th minute. His goal wrapped up Argentina's victory in their final group-stage fixture and further extended his record as the highest World Cup goalscorer in history, taking his tally to 19.

Messi's remarkable run stretches back to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. During Argentina's triumphant campaign, he scored against Australia in th...