Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games

ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale on Saturday night. READ: Lionel Messi celebrates 39th birthday with Argentina teammates In his first match since turning 39 three days earlier, Messi scored on a free kick in the 80th minute after being taken down just outside the […]... Keep on reading: Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games