Messi makes history as first to score in 7 straight World Cup games, extends record with 19th goal
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Schuyler Dixon
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Lionel Messi made history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games, extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th World Cup goal. The 39-year-old scored on a free kick in the 80th minute of Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan, splitting two defenders into the left corner of the net. He now has 123 international goals and 72 career free-kick goals.
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· 3 pulledMessi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday night.
Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just outside the penalty box in the 80th minute.
The low kick, just above the grass surface, split two Jordan defenders into the left corner of the net.
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