Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

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Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute.

Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale Saturday night.