Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Lionel Messi has made FIFA World Cup history by scoring in seven consecutive games during Argentina's victory over Jordan.
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📍 How it ended
Lionel Messi scored for Argentina in a World Cup victory over Jordan. He entered the match as a substitute and made an impact.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Lionel Messi has extended his goal-scoring record by finding the net against Jordan. Despite starting the match on the bench, Messi entered the game and made a significant impact on the result.
Coverage from Bleacher Report, FOX Sports, and ESPN emphasizes Messi's historic achievement and Argentina's ability to win games even when he does not start. People.com has shifted focus toward his personal life, highlighting his relationship with Antonela Roccuzzo.
Future attention will likely remain on Messi's continuing goal record and Argentina's performance as they progress in the tournament.
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Quick answers
What record did Lionel Messi break?
He became the first player to score in seven straight World Cup games.
Who did Argentina play against?
Argentina played against Jordan.
Did Messi start the match against Jordan?
According to ESPN, he entered the game off the bench.
Coverage (4)
- Watch Lionel Messi Make FIFA World Cup History with Goal for Argentina vs. Jordan in Trending Video Bleacher Report · 23d ago
- More Messi Magic: 4 Takeaways From Argentina's Win Over Jordan At World Cup FOX Sports · 23d ago
- Who Is Lionel Messi's Wife? All About His Childhood Sweetheart, Antonela Roccuzzo People.com · 23d ago
- Argentina show they can win without Messi but, even off the bench, he still makes an impact ESPN · 23d ago
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