Lionel Messi just set a new World Cup 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.

Lionel Messi has 5 goals through two group-stage matches, while Haaland and Mbappé each have 4, and Ronaldo has 2.

Lionel Messi now owns the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, passing Marta when he scored his 18th goal just before the final whistle.

Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal vs. Austria at Dallas Stadium off a feed from Facundo Medina in the 38th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead. His teammates swarmed him afterward, as Messi became visibly emotional after the celebration. The record-setter nearly came on a penalty kick in the ninth minute before his shot went wide for a rare miss.

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The GOAT just keeps reminding us he's the GOAT. So here are Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup goals from best to the very best.

NBC News is tracking French star Kylian Mbappé and Argentine legend Lionel Messi as they battle for the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record.

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