Tree species News / Other Sports /Lionel Messi misses penalty again! Argentina star sets unwanted FIFA World Cup record against Egypt Lionel Messi missed a crucial penalty against Egypt in Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir producing a brilliant save.
The miss saw the Argentine captain register an unwanted record for the most penalty misses in FIFA World Cup history (excluding shootouts). Published: Jul 07, 2026, 10:26 PM IST | Updated: Jul 07, 2026, 10:33 PM IST
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