ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi 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 39-year-old had been one of only three players to score in six consecutive World Cup games along with France striker Just Fontaine and Brazil great Jairzinho.___See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Lionel Messi has become 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.
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