Lionel Messi added another unforgettable chapter to his World Cup story as Argentina continued their flawless run with a confident win over Jordan in Dallas.
With Argentina already confirmed as winners of Group J, Messi began the match among the substitutes. However, the atmosphere changed completely when he was introduced in the 60th minute, receiving the biggest roar of the evening from the crowd.
The moment everyone had been waiting for arrived with 10 minutes left. Messi stepped up for a free kick and guided a low effort around the wall, sending the ball into the net and extending Argentina’s advantage. It was his sixth goal of the tournament, moving him two ahead in the Golden Boot race. More importantly, it took his World Cup goal tally to 19 and made him the first male player to score in seven straight World Cup matches.
Argentina had already taken control before Messi entered the pitch. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring for a rotated side with a brilliant free kick that flew into the top corner. Lautaro Martinez then doubled the lead from the penalty spot, finishing powerfully after VAR advised the referee to review a challenge on Marcos Senesi, who had been caught in the head while attempting to score with a header.
Jordan showed real spirit despite Argentina’s dominance. Ten minutes into the second half, they pulled one back through Mousa Al Tamari, who finished a clever move after Ehsan Haddad delivered a dangerous ball across goal.
Still, the night belonged to Messi and Argentina. Every touch from the captain lifted the crowd, and his late goal gave fans the special moment they came to see. Argentina now move forward with three wins from three, strong momentum, and their legendary number 10 still making history.
