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In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first male player to score in

Argentina at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first male player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches (including matches from the p

Published June 27, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Argentina at the FIFA World Cup.

In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first male player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches (including matches from the previous edition) after scoring in the team's 3–1 win against Jordan in their final group-stage match. [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7389801/2026/06/28/jordan-argentina-world-cup-takeaways/ ( The New York Times )] [https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/27/jordan-argentina-world-cup-live-updates-score-result/90705460007/ ( USA Today )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-27).