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Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 3 min read
Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's 3...
Key takeaway Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale on Saturday night.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The excitement of the World Cup has reached Houston, with local fans of Argentina's national team celebrating Lionel Messi's historic achievement. As the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games, Messi's legend continues to grow, and his performance is likely to resonate with the city's diverse soccer community. With a significant Argentine population in the Houston area, Messi's success is being closely followed by local fans who are eager to see him break more records. The fact that Messi achieved this milestone in a game played in the United States, at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, adds to the local interest in the story. As the World Cup progresses, Houstonians will be watching to see if Messi can lead Argentina to victory, and his individual achievements will undoubtedly be a major part of the story.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's 3...
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