Messi Makes History Again as Argentina Beat Jordan 3-1 To Continue World Cup Defence
Defending champions Argentina delivered another statement World Cup win, edging Jordan 3-1 to make it three victories from three in the group stage. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi sealed the result, but it was the captain’s free-kick that stole the headlines and rewrote the record books once more.
Argentina were in control from the outset. Lo Celso opened the scoring before Martínez doubled the lead, putting the Albiceleste firmly on course. Jordan pulled one back late to make it 3-1, ending the game with pride but no points. It’s a third straight defeat for the debutants, yet their campaign has drawn respect. With no wins in their first-ever World Cup, Jordan still produced competitive performances against opponents on paper far stronger than themselves.
🐐 Messi’s Free-Kick Enters the History Books
Lionel Messi curled in a breathtaking free-kick to become the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. The numbers behind the moment are staggering.
📊 Messi vs Jordan by the stats:
🎯 2nd World Cup free-kick goal | 12th free-kick for Argentina | 72nd career free-kick goal
⚽ 6th of the 2026 World Cup | 19th World Cup goal | 123rd for Argentina | 917th senior career goal
His scoring run now spans two tournaments: vs Australia, Netherlands, Croatia and a brace vs France in 2022, followed by goals vs Algeria, Austria and Jordan in 2026. At 917 senior goals and counting, Messi continues to deliver when the lights are brightest.
Argentina leave the group stage unbeaten, unbeaten, and looking every bit like a side built to defend its crown. For Messi, the Jordan free-kick was more than three points — it was another line in a career defined by records broken under pressure. Jordan exit without a win, but with their heads high after a respectable debut. The knockout stage awaits, and if Messi is already on six goals, the defending champions look dangerous.
