Lionel Messi scores after coming on as a substitute to help Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J match and finish top of the group. Multiple outlets report that Messi becomes the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive tournament matches. The match sees Argentina secure a comfortable win, with Messi’s contribution described as decisive and historically significant.
Sky Sports, the BBC and other outlets note that Messi does not start, but is introduced from the bench and scores to extend his streak across successive World Cup games. The Independent and The Hindu also describe Argentina’s performance as an “ease past” or maintaining a winning start, with the team reaching the knockout stage as group toppers. NDTV specifies that Messi’s goal is a free kick in the 80th minute. Across the reports, the key points remain consistent: Argentina win 3-1 over Jordan, and Messi record a new World Cup scoring milestone by scoring in a seventh straight match.
