How Lionel Messi scored a free kick to break another World Cup record, as Argentina beat Jordan

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.

Before Messi, he was ‘Mecci’ — and Spain was calling. How Argentina secured a legend 22 years ago

Lionel Messi first appeared in an Argentina shirt June 29, 2004 in a hastily organized U-20 friendly vs. Paraguay to keep him from representing Spain.
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Lionel Messi is now favored against the field in World Cup Golden Boot race

Lionel Messi leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with six goals in three matches. David Ramos / Getty Images The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race was unbelievably tight after the first couple of rounds of matches thanks to so many big stars scoring in bunches.

Blue Springs boy recounts walking with Lionel Messi onto field at World Cup

"I just started giggling," said Enoch McCleery, an 8-year-old who was chosen to be the player escort for Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi shines again as Argentina remain perfect, shift focus to World Cup Cinderella Cabo Verde

After scoring his sixth goal of the tournament in Arlington, Lionel Messi leads Argentina into a round of 32 matchup against Cinderella story Cabo Verde in Miami