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Messi is the first ever to score in 7 consecutive World Cup matches
By Shuyler Dixon | The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
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 Argent...
Key takeaway 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 on Saturday night.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
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 Argent...
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