Lionel Messi sets World Cup record amid ongoing matches in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues in Philadelphia, Lionel Messi has become the third player to score in six consecutive World Cup appearances. This record follows performances by Just Fontaine in 1958 and Jairzinho in 1970. Additionally, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, making him younger than Messi when he first scored. The Group I match between France and Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname remains ongoing, with fans eager to see how teams perform.
- •Messi scores in six successive World Cup appearances.
- •Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal at 18 years, 343 days.
- •Cabo Verde has scored two goals from outside the box.
- •Match between France and Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname is underway in Philadelphia.
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