Messi scores in seventh consecutive World Cup match

Lionel Messi has set a new World Cup record by scoring in seven consecutive tournament matches. The Argentine captain, who entered the match in the 60th minute, scored a direct free-kick in the 80th minute to extend his tally to six goals in the current group stage. This performance adds to Messi's overall World Cup goal count, now at 19, reinforcing his status as the all-time leading scorer in the competition. With this goal, Messi joins an elite group of players who have scored multiple direct free-kicks in World Cups. The next challenge for Argentina will be as they progress through the tournament.

• 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Messi becomes first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches