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Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the history books after producing yet another moment of magic to secure a new World Cup record during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan. The Inter Miami superstar came off the bench to score a sensational free-kick, leaving the opposition goalkeeper completely bamboozled in Arlington.

The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are in the books after a thrilling fortnight of action across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there has been drama aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage.

Lionel Messi expressed his joy after solidifying his status as the definitive World Cup icon after guiding Argentina to a perfect group stage finish at the 2026 finals. The Inter Miami superstar came off the bench to secure a 3-1 victory over Jordan, ensuring the holders head into the knockout rounds with maximum momentum.

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some are already making their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi is the current top candidate with all five of Argentina's goals, but Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are breathing down his neck.