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Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan

Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan
BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 04:43 UTC 1 min read
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Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1 in their final game in Group J.

Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1 in their final game in Group J.
Messi (PERSON) Argentina (LOCATION) Jordan Lionel Messi (PERSON) FIFA World Cup (ORG) Jordan 3-1 (LOCATION)
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