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Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 23:46 IST
Lionel Messi breaks WORLD RECORD by scoring in a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup knockout match. He's the first player in the history of sport to do so.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Lionel Messi on Tuesday (July 7) became the first footballer in the world to score in six consecutive FIFA World Cup knockout matches, with his equaliser to make it 2-2 for Argentina against Egypt in the dramatic Round of 16 game in Atlanta. Argentina went on to win the match 3-2.
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