Messi scores off the bench, sets World Cup goal record
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Argentina's Group J finale against Jordan on June 27. His 80th-minute free kick helped Argentina to a 3-1 lead in a match where the team had already secured advancement to the knockout stage. This goal marks Messi's seventh consecutive World Cup game with at least one goal, establishing a new record. Previously, he became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, now totaling 19 goals. Argentina will proceed to the round of 32 as they await their knockout stage opponent.
- •Messi scored a free kick in the 80th minute against Jordan.
- •This goal gives Messi a record seventh consecutive World Cup match with a goal.
- •He has scored six goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far.
- •Argentina secured advancement to the knockout stage prior to the match.
- 4:06 AMBBC Sport — Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Messi breaks record for most consecutive World Cup games with a goal
"Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World Cup games in a row.
"Lionel Messi came off the bench to notch a goal in Argentina's World Cup Group J finale against Jordan.
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External links- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 4:06 AMMaestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World Cup games in a row.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:54 AMMessi breaks record for most consecutive World Cup games with a goal
Lionel Messi came off the bench to notch a goal in Argentina's World Cup Group J finale against Jordan.
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