Lionel Messi has gone down in football history as the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
According to Oxu.Az citing the "Championship" portal, the Argentina captain extended his impressive streak by scoring against Jordan in the final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup.
Thus, Messi set a record by scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches, a feat no other footballer has achieved.
Additionally, the 38-year-old forward increased his personal tally to 19 goals in World Cups, setting a new personal best.
Messi now leads the list of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history, surpassing his closest rivals Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappe, who have 16 goals each.
