Messi matches Fontaine and Jairzinho with historic World Cup streak

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Lionel Messi has become only the third player in football history to score in six successive FIFA World Cup appearances, matching records set by Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi secured his place in football history on Monday by scoring against Austria, becoming only the third player to find the net in six successive FIFA World Cup appearances.

This historic strike mirrors the legendary scoring streaks of France’s Just Fontaine in 1958 and Brazil’s Jairzinho in 1970.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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