Lionel Messi makes more history with goal in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina sweeps group
Lionel Messi, the leader in this tournament with six goals, was among nine Argentina starters changed from the previous game.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Lionel Messi makes more history with goal in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina sweeps group By Associated Press Published June 28, 2026, 12:40 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google ARLINGTON, Texas — Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentina player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions finished the group stage with a three-game sweep after a 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday night. See Also Meet Jesus Perez, the USMNT deputy who has become an ‘unbelievable gift’ to World Cup squad Lo Celso, in his first World Cup start, put Argentina ahead to stay when he scored on a direct free kick in the 19th minute.
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