Lionel Messi extended his record as World Cup top goalscorer to 18 with a stunning free kick goal in Argentina's 3-1 win against Jordan. Argentina wrapped up its 2026 World Cup Group J campaign on Saturday, June 27th, against Jordan at Dallas Stadium. In a convincing 3-1 victory, Lionel Messi extended his historic tournament goal tally to 18 with a spectacular free-kick strike. With a knockout stage berth and the top spot in the group already locked up, La Albiceleste still pressed for a win from the opening whistle despite manager Lionel Scaloni deploying a heavily rotated lineup. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a brilliant free kick in the 19th minute, and Lautaro Martinez doubled the cushion from the penalty spot in the 31st. Though Mousa Al-Tamari pulled one back for Jordan in the 55th minute, marking the first goal Argentina conceded in the entire group stage, any hope of a comeback vanished when Messi subbed on in the 60th minute to dictate the tempo. In the 80th minute, after drawing a foul on the edge of the box, the Argentine captain stepped up to bury the free kick, sealing the 3-1 finale. The strike further cements Messi’s legacy as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, widening the gap over Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappe at 16. Furthermore, the 39-year-old maestro became the first player in soccer history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. LIONEL MESSI SCORES HIS 6TH GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP 🇦🇷Unreal from the 39-year-old legend. pic.twitter.com/C9CykSYene— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 28, 2026