Argentina defeats Jordan as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record
Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan to finish the group stage with three wins from three matches. During the game, Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
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Argentina won its third and final group stage match against Jordan with a 3-1 scoreline. The victory allowed the defending champions to complete the opening phase of the tournament with three wins from three matches, according to reports from The Mirror.
Lionel Messi entered the contest as a substitute and scored a free-kick in the 80th minute. This goal increased his tally for the current World Cup to six, according to The Sun.
With this performance, The Sun reported that Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. The match result confirmed Argentina's progression into the next stage of the competition.