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Lionel Messi scores as Argentina defeats Jordan 3-1 in World Cup

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Lionel Messi scores as Argentina defeats Jordan 3-1 in World Cup
Summary

Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in FIFA World Cup Group J on June 28, 2026, in Dallas. Messi, entering as a substitute, made history by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, a record-breaking achievement. Earlier, Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez contributed to Argentina's lead with goals in the first half. Jordan's Mousa Al-Tamari responded with a goal in the second half, but Messi's late free-kick sealed the win. Argentina is set to face Cape Verde in the knockout round.

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  • •Lionel Messi scored a late goal, making it his sixth goal of the tournament.
  • •Argentina maintained its unbeaten record in Group J.
  • •Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a free-kick.
  • •Jordan scored its only goal through Mousa Al-Tamari in the second half.
  • •Argentina will play Cape Verde in the last 32 of the tournament.
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Lionel Messi came off the bench to become the first man to score in seven World Cup games in a row in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan.

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