Argentina continue their perfect run. Already qualified before kick-off, the Albiceleste did not need to force the issue to beat Jordan (3-1) and finish their group stage in serious fashion.
With a heavily rotated team, the Argentine world champions quickly took control of the match. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring from a free kick in the 19th minute, before Lautaro Martinez doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 31st. It was calm management, without panic or excess, but with real control.
Messi Comes On and Makes More World Cup History
Introduced in the 60th minute, Lionel Messi did not take long to remind everyone that he remains the boss. Ten minutes from time, La Pulga scored another free kick, making it 3-1 and adding yet another line to his legend.
With that goal, Messi has already scored six times at this 2026 World Cup. He is currently the competition’s top scorer and continues to carry Argentina toward the summit, even when coming off the bench.
Above all, the former PSG player has become even more historic. With 19 goals in total at the World Cup, he strengthens his status as the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
And that is not all: Messi also becomes the first player to score in seven consecutive matches in the competition. Argentina can now turn their attention to the round of 32, with a meeting against Cape Verde in the night from Friday to Saturday at midnight. On paper, the Albiceleste will be favorites. But with Messi in this form, the entire World Cup is already shaking.
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