By converting a breathtaking direct free-kick during Argentina’s clash against Jordan, Lionel Messi has officially become the first player in football history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

How Messi’s Historic 7-Match Scoring Streak Unfolded

Messi’s historic run spans across two editions of the tournament, starting with an unforgettable campaign in Qatar and carrying over into his masterclass performances at the 2026 World Cup:

• World Cup 2022 (Qatar): The streak began during Argentina’s 2-1 victory over Australia in the Round of 16. Messi then found the back of the net against the Netherlands and Croatia, before famously scoring a brace in the epic final against France to lift the trophy.
• World Cup 2026: He carried his blistering form into the current tournament, netting a spectacular hat-trick against Algeria in the opener, followed by a brace against Austria in Argentina’s second match. His latest strike against Jordan seals the record-breaking seventh game.

Surpassing Legends Fontaine and Jairzinho

Entering the match from the bench as a substitute in the 60th minute at the Dallas stadium, it took Messi just twenty minutes to leave his mark. In the 80th minute, he curled a signature free-kick into the back of the net to stand alone at the pinnacle of football history.

With this goal, Messi broke the long-standing record of scoring in six consecutive matches, which he previously shared with French icon Just Fontaine (who achieved the feat in 1958) and Brazilian legend Jairzinho (who did so during the 1970 tournament).

Messi’s World Cup Legacy in Numbers

• 7 consecutive World Cup matches scored in (All-time record).
• 19 total World Cup career goals, further cementing his legacy among the tournament’s greatest-ever goalscorers.

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