Jordan vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi starts on the bench
Lionel Messi continues his record-breaking run as Argentina sweeps Group J to advance in the 2026 World Cup.
📍 The outcome
Argentina beat Jordan to sweep their group. Lionel Messi entered as a substitute, scored, and broke the record for most consecutive World Cup games with a goal.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Argentina defeated Jordan to complete a group stage sweep. Despite starting the match on the bench, Lionel Messi entered the game and scored, setting a new record for the most consecutive World Cup games with a goal.
Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez also contributed to the scoring effort. Coverage from AP News, USA Today, and Goal.com emphasizes Messi's historical achievement and Argentina's dominant group performance.
Meanwhile, other World Cup updates from ESPN and CNN highlight Brazil's narrow victory over Japan to secure a Round of 16 berth, as well as matchups involving Canada, South Africa, Algeria, and Austria. Future focus remains on the progression of the tournament into the Round of 32 and the eventual competition for the title between teams such as Argentina and France.
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How did Lionel Messi perform in the match against Jordan?
Messi started on the bench, but after substituting in, he scored a goal and broke the record for the most consecutive World Cup games with a goal.
Which other players scored for Argentina against Jordan?
Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez also scored in the match.
What happened in the Brazil vs. Japan match?
Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 after scoring a last-minute winner against Japan.
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