Messi Writes History as Argentina Eye Jordan Clash

Lionel Messi has rewritten the record books at 39 years old, according to The Guardian's World Cup coverage. The Argentina captain scored twice against Austria to become the highest scoring man in the history of the men's World Cup, surpassing a mark that once seemed untouchable.

The timing is remarkable. Messi is doing this in what is widely expected to be his final World Cup, producing moments of brilliance when it matters most. Argentina now look ahead to a last-32 meeting with Jordan, where the consensus among Enjoy 2026 users is a tight encounter with 239 predictions submitted and the most popular scoreline a 1-1 draw.

If Messi keeps this form, though, Jordan may find the weight of history impossible to hold back.