Lionel Messi created FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive matches, netting a stunning free-kick after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 win over Jordan. The goal extended his all-time World Cup tally to 19, kept him atop the Golden Boot race, and further cemented his legacy as Argentina advanced to the knockout stage.

Dallas: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career as he became the first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina's final group game against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on Sunday.

Messi, was named among the substitutes, came of the bench on the hour and promptly set about ensuring that Argentina would collect a third straight victory with a wonderful free-kick to extend both Argentina's lead and his own scoring record.

Notably, Argentina fielded a World Cup starting XI without Lionel Messi for the first time since June 2006, when La Albiceleste were beaten in a quarter-final by host nation Germany.

The 39-year-old striker lashed home an 80th-minute free-kick when he curled it past the wall, scoring in his seventh successive World Cup game and also extending his own all-time finals record to 19. He is now two strikes ahead of superstar quartet Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Junior and Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race.