Inter Miami CF<\/a> superstar Lionel Messi<\/a> delivered another moment of brilliance Saturday night, scoring a spectacular 80th-minute golazo as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1<\/a> to complete a perfect 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> group-stage campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Already assured first place in Group J, the defending World Cup champions finished the opening round with nine points from three matches (3W-0L-0D record), further cementing their status as tournament favorites.<\/p>\n Messi’s late strike at Dallas Stadium added another milestone to his legendary r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n The Argentina captain has now scored in seven consecutive World Cup matches<\/strong>, setting a new tournament record, while increasing his total to six goals at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Messi’s latest moment of magic was the newest highlight to a historic tournament.<\/p>\n Earlier in the group stage, the legendary No. 10\u00a0eclipsed former Germany star Miroslav Klose to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer<\/a>, with Saturday’s free-kick finish marking his record 19th World Cup goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n With Messi in scintillating form and history continuing to follow, the reigning World Cup champions head into the knockout stage looking intent on defending their 2022 title.<\/p>\n Argentina now turn their attention to the knockout stage, beginning with a Round-of-32 date with Cinderella side Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.<\/p>\n Featuring Columbus Crew<\/a> defender Steven Moreira<\/a>, the Blue Sharks have emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprises. However, the inspiring World Cup debutants will now be tasked with slowing down a red-hot Argentina with a record-chasing Messi.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRecord-breaking run<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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