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Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina will look to claim one of the final spots in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Friday night when they face Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida
Lionel Messi made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night. Messi scored on a free kick in the 79th minute of Argentina's clash with Jordan, becoming the first player to ever score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.
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Argentina were already through, everyone knew that. Messi was starting on the bench, everyone knew that too. With those premises, staying up deep into the night to watch a match against Jordan did
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.
