Lionel Messi Becomes First Player To Score In Seven Straight FIFA World Cup Matches

Lionel Messi made football history by becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches after netting a spectacular free-kick during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The record was achieved during Argentina's final group-stage match, extending Messi's remarkable scoring run that began at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and highlighting his unmatched consistency on football's biggest stage.

Messi's historic streak started in Qatar 2022, where he scored against Australia, the Netherlands, Croatia, and twice in the World Cup final against France. He carried that momentum into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring a hat-trick against Algeria, two goals against Austria, and another stunning strike against Jordan. With this goal, Messi reached 19 FIFA World Cup goals, extending his own record as the competition's all-time leading scorer. He also broke the previous record of six consecutive World Cup matches with a goal, which had been jointly held by France's Just Fontaine (1958) and Brazil's Jairzinho (1970). The latest milestone adds to an extraordinary career that already includes the 2022 FIFA World Cup title, eight Ballon d'Or awards, and numerous international records, further strengthening Messi's legacy as one of the greatest footballers in history.