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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 KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The achievement of Lionel Messi in scoring in seven consecutive World Cup games may seem like a distant international sports story, but for Alamo Heights residents who follow soccer, it's a significant milestone that brings excitement to local fans. Many in the community have been tracking Messi's career, and his latest record-breaking feat is likely to be a topic of conversation at local soccer fields and sports bars. The fact that Messi achieved this milestone in a game played in the United States, at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, also adds a regional layer of interest for Texas soccer enthusiasts. As the World Cup continues, Alamo Heights residents can expect to see more local gatherings and watch parties, where fans will come together to cheer on their favorite teams and players, including the accomplished Lionel Messi.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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