Messi Creates World Cup History Again, Sets Another Record with His 19th Goal
Football legend Lionel Messi has once again written his name into the history books of the FIFA World Cup. During Argentina’s 3–1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J match, Messi scored his record-breaking 19th FIFA World Cup goal, adding yet another milestone to his extraordinary career.
The 39-year-old Argentine captain started the match on the bench but made an immediate impact after coming on in the second half. Just 20 minutes after entering the field, Messi produced a moment of brilliance. In the 80th minute, he curled a stunning free-kick into the bottom corner, leaving the Jordanian goalkeeper with no chance and sending thousands of Argentine supporters inside the stadium into celebration.
With that goal, Messi strengthened his record as the highest-scoring player in the history of the men’s FIFA World Cup, taking his tally to 19 goals. He also achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches**, surpassing the previous record of six consecutive World Cup games held by France’s Just Fontaine and Brazil’s Jairzinho.
Messi’s remarkable scoring streak began during Argentina’s triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, where he played a pivotal role in leading his nation to the title. His outstanding form has continued into the 2026 tournament. So far, he has scored a hat-trick against Algeria, two goals against Austria, and now a spectacular free-kick against Jordan, making him the tournament’s leading scorer with six goals
Argentina finished the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three matches to qualify for the Round of 32 with maximum points. Head coach Lionel Scaloni praised his captain after the match, saying he was “running out of words” to describe Messi’s greatness. According to Scaloni, Messi continues to make history with every appearance, and his brilliance on football’s biggest stage remains unmatched.
Even at the age of 39, Messi continues to prove that age is just a number. With every match, he adds another unforgettable chapter to one of the greatest careers in football history. As Argentina now prepares for the knockout stage, football fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see what new records the legendary captain will break next.
