Lionel Messi's Unstoppable World Cup Scoring Streak Reaches Nine Games and Counting
Lionel Messi has broken numerous World Cup records during the ongoing tournament. He scored a hat-trick against Algeria, breaking or equalling five records, and then surpassed Miroslav Klose's record to become the World Cup's top goalscorer with 18 goals. Messi has now scored 21 goals in the tournament.
The 39-year-old Inter Miami star scored a free kick against Jordan, securing a 3-1 victory and becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. He extended this record in two tense knockout ties, scoring against Cape Verde in the round of 32 and leading a comeback against Egypt in the round of 16.
Messi has now scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches, surpassing the record set by Brazilian forward Jairzinho, who scored in six consecutive games at the 1970 World Cup. Messi's impressive form continues as he bids to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
The 39-year-old Inter Miami star scored a free kick against Jordan, securing a 3-1 victory and becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. He extended this record in two tense knockout ties, scoring against Cape Verde in the round of 32 and leading a comeback against Egypt in the round of 16.
Messi has now scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches, surpassing the record set by Brazilian forward Jairzinho, who scored in six consecutive games at the 1970 World Cup. Messi's impressive form continues as he bids to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
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