Messi Rewrites World Cup History With New Record

Lionel Messi has written a new chapter in World Cup history after breaking a 56-year-old scoring record with his goal against Jordan.

The Argentine superstar found the net once again, extending his remarkable scoring streak to seven consecutive World Cup matches — a feat never achieved before.

In doing so, Messi surpassed the long-standing record held by Brazilian legend Jairzinho, who had scored in six straight World Cup matches during Brazil’s triumphant 1970 campaign.

Jairzinho’s record had stood untouched for more than five decades. He scored in every match of the 1970 World Cup, from the group stage to the final, playing a crucial role in Brazil’s title-winning run and cementing his place in football history.

Messi’s historic streak began during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

He scored in Argentina’s final four matches of that tournament against Australia, the Netherlands, Croatia and France, helping his side lift the trophy in unforgettable fashion.

The 39-year-old then carried that momentum into the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Algeria and Austria to equal the six-match record shared by Jairzinho and French legend Just Fontaine.

His goal against Jordan has now placed him alone at the top with goals in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

Fontaine also achieved a six-match scoring streak during the 1958 World Cup, scoring an incredible 13 goals in the tournament.

However, both Jairzinho and Fontaine recorded their feats within a single World Cup edition, while Messi’s streak spans across two tournaments.

With seven consecutive scoring matches, Messi now stands alone in World Cup history, adding yet another extraordinary milestone to his legendary career.