Lionel Messi made history on June 27, 2026, by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups, netting a penalty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup. The goal came in the 42nd minute, adding to his previous goals in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Argentina finished Group C with a perfect record of three wins from three matches, joining Mexico and France as the only teams to achieve this in the 2026 tournament. The defending champions had already secured qualification before the match, but Messi's milestone highlighted the game.
Messi, who turned 39 on June 24, started on the bench but entered the match in the 30th minute after an injury to Angel Di Maria. His penalty opened the scoring, with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez sealing the win.
Argentina will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the Round of 16, as the draw for the knockout stage is scheduled for June 29. The team remains a strong contender to defend their 2022 title.
