Lionel Messi scores a free-kick as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1, and he sets a new record in FIFA World Cup history, according to the reports. In the match, Messi’s goal from a free-kick is described as decisive, coming as Argentina secure the win. The coverage also states that the record is achieved after the group stage of the World Cup, with Messi overtaking a Brazil icon previously associated with the milestone. The sources agree on the main match details—Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan and the goal credited to Messi—and link these directly to his record-breaking achievement. While the specific nature of the record is not detailed in the provided excerpts, all accounts frame it as a “big” FIFA World Cup landmark and highlight that Messi reaches it by surpassing a notable predecessor from Brazil. The reports are focused on Messi’s performance in this game and its impact on his standing in World Cup history.