Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. The 39-year-old scored with a free kick after coming off the bench as Argentina won 3-1 against Jordan. It was Messi's sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and he leads the Golden Boot race by two goals.

Lionel Messi has already scored five goals in two games. How many more can he add against Jordan? Watch the World Cup's final group game live using a streaming service or VPN.

Substitute Messi, who came on at the hour-mark, ​fired a low free kick netting in ​a seventh match in a row at the global ​finals.

A tight and tactical affair unfolded that allowed Algeria to keep its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout round intact.

The 2026 World Cup continues Wednesday with a 12 a.m. ET start time between Austria and Jordan in Group J in Santa Clara, Calif. They are both chasing the heavily-favored Argentina in this group, and this is the World Cup debut for Jordan.

Austria played Jordan in their first 2026 World Cup Group J match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

ENGLAND will have a referee from Jordan for their World Cup last-32 clash with DR Congo. Thomas Tuchel will take charge of his first World Cup knockout game since becoming Three Lions head coach.