Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan, showcasing a strong performance despite making nine changes to their starting lineup.
Lionel Messi, who began the match on the bench, entered the game and scored his sixth goal of the ongoing World Cup, further solidifying his status as a key player.
With this goal, Messi also achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
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Update at 08:52 UTC on 2026-06-28
Reuters LatAm reported Messi on the bench as Argentina makes nine changes for Jordan clash Reuters. Latin America reported Lionel Messi steps off bench and scores to cap Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan The Guardian. Sky Sports reported Lionel Messi came off the bench to become the first man to score in seven World Cup games in a row in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan. Additional matching coverage came from 2 more sources.
Sources: Reuters LatAm, Latin America, Sky Sports