Messi Misses Penalty, Sets Record for Most Missed in World Cup History
During a 2026 World Cup group stage match between Argentina and Austria, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 5th minute after Lautaro Martínez was fouled. This miss was Messi’s third missed penalty in World Cup history (excluding shootouts), setting a new record. He also holds the record for most penalty attempts (7). The miss shocked Argentina and impacted their chances for early group lead.
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Messi Misses 9th Penalty for Argentina Including Shootouts After World Cup Match Against Egypt
On July 8, in the World Cup Round of 16, Argentina came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-2. During the match, Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick, bringing his total missed penalties for the Argentine national team to 7 in regular play. Including penalty shootouts, Messi has now missed 9 penalties for the national team. The article lists all nine missed penalties chronologically: against Egypt (2026), Austria (2026), Ecuador (2024, shootout), Poland (2022), Brazil (2019), Iceland (2018), Chile (2016, shootout), Brazil (2014), and Germany (2012). The report originates from Hupu soccer news, citing X as the source.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Misses Penalty in World Cup Round of 16; Career Penalty Record Updated
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick. According to statistics excluding penalty shootouts, Messi has taken 148 penalty kicks in his professional career, scoring 114 and missing 34, resulting in a success rate of 77.0%. The match ended with Argentina winning 3-2. The report originates from Hupu soccer news, citing a source on X.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Misses Penalty Against Egypt, Shows Human Side at 2026 World Cup
During a 2026 World Cup match against Egypt, Lionel Messi had an opportunity to equalize shortly after Egypt took a 1-0 lead. However, the Argentine star missed the penalty kick, marking the fourth time in his World Cup career that he has failed to convert from the spot. The article, published by Die Welt, highlights the rare fallibility of the football legend, framing the miss as a moment that reveals his human side. A video of the incident accompanies the report.
Nachrichten - WELTIShowSpeed trolled Lionel Messi into missing penalty in Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match
During the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, internet celebrity and Cristiano Ronaldo superfan IShowSpeed was seen pitchside behind the goal, wearing an Egypt shirt and screaming at Lionel Messi as he prepared to take a penalty. Speed waved his arms and barked, attempting to distract the Argentine star. Messi missed the penalty, becoming the first player in history to miss two penalties in the same World Cup. A viral clip showed Speed's reaction, exclaiming 'How did that work?!' Despite the miss, Messi later scored in a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory for the world champions. The article notes Messi's penalty struggles at this tournament, having converted only 50% of his World Cup penalties overall, contrasting with his perfect record from the spot in the 2022 World Cup.
Yardbarker: SoccerMessi misses second penalty in World Cup, sets unwanted record
During the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick at the 21st minute. This miss marks his second penalty failure in the tournament, setting an unwanted personal record. The article, published by Record Portugal on July 7, 2026, highlights the moment as a low point for the star player. The match was ongoing at the time of reporting, with Argentina later equalizing through a Messi goal. The news is part of broader World Cup 2026 coverage.
RecordMessi Misses Penalty in World Cup Round of 16; Since 2009/10, He Has Missed 24 Penalties, Second Only to Ronaldo's 25
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina won a penalty in the 18th minute after Tagliafico was fouled. Lionel Messi stepped up to take the spot kick, but his shot was saved by the Egyptian goalkeeper, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1. According to statistics cited in the report, since the 2009/10 season, Messi has missed a total of 24 penalties across all competitions. This places him second on the list of most missed penalties during that period, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, who has missed 25. The article highlights a notable moment in the match and provides a broader statistical context regarding the two football superstars' penalty records.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Plays 31st World Cup Match, Accounting for One-Third of Argentina's Total Appearances
During the ongoing match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half. This match marks Messi's 31st appearance in his World Cup career. Argentina's national team has participated in a total of 93 World Cup matches throughout history, meaning Messi's appearances account for exactly one-third of all Argentina's World Cup matches. The statistic highlights Messi's longevity and central role in Argentina's World Cup campaigns.
虎扑 - 足球Argentina-Egypt: Lionel Messi's very poor penalty record at the World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half while his team was trailing 1-0 after Yasser Ibrahim's early goal. This was the second time in the tournament that Messi failed to convert from the spot, following a miss against Austria. The article highlights Messi's poor penalty record at World Cups: he has taken eight penalties in his World Cup career but scored only four. He became the first player to miss two penalties in the same World Cup edition (excluding shootouts). The missed opportunity prevented Argentina from equalizing against Egypt in a crucial knockout match.
Home Football - actualitésShould the penalty taker be changed? Mac Allister has taken 12 penalties in his club career, scoring 11 of them.
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina's Tagliafico won a penalty in the 18th minute. Lionel Messi took the spot kick but it was saved, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1. The article questions whether the penalty taker should be changed, citing OPTA data showing that Alexis Mac Allister has an excellent penalty record for Brighton and Liverpool, scoring 11 out of 12 penalties (91.6% success rate). The report highlights the dilemma of Messi's historical penalty struggles despite Argentina's reputation as World Cup penalty kings.
虎扑 - 足球Messi misses fourth World Cup penalty, sets record for most misses in tournament history
During the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. This miss marked Messi's fourth penalty failure in World Cup history (excluding shootouts), breaking his own record. It was also his second miss in the 2026 edition alone, making him the first player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup. Messi had previously failed against Austria in the group stage, and against Poland (2022) and Iceland (2018) in earlier tournaments. He has converted four penalties in World Cups, all during the 2022 edition. Argentina was trailing Egypt at the time of the miss.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuArgentina Becomes All-Time Leader in World Cup Penalties Awarded
In a World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina was awarded a penalty in the 18th minute when Tagliafico won a spot kick. However, Lionel Messi's penalty was saved, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1 at the time of the report. The article notes that with this penalty, Argentina has now been awarded a total of 19 penalties in World Cup history, surpassing Spain (18) to become the all-time leader in this category. The match is ongoing, and the statistic highlights Argentina's historical frequency of penalty awards in World Cup tournaments.
虎扑 - 足球Lionel Messi makes unwanted World Cup history by missing second consecutive penalty
During the 2026 World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half, marking the second consecutive World Cup game in which he has failed from the spot. This makes Messi the first player in World Cup history to miss two consecutive penalties (excluding shootouts). The 39-year-old Argentine star now has four penalty misses from eight attempts in the competition, an unwanted record for a player usually automatic from the spot. Argentina had the chance to draw level after Nicolas Tagliafico was fouled in the box, but Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saved Messi's tame effort. The article notes this is a rare dip for Messi as he continues to pursue the Golden Boot.
Yardbarker: SoccerArgentina Sets World Cup Record with 8 Penalties in Last 12 Matches
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina was awarded a penalty in the 18th minute when Tagliafico was fouled. Lionel Messi took the spot kick but it was saved, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1. The article highlights that Argentina has now been awarded 8 penalties in their last 12 World Cup matches (spanning 2022-2026), setting a tournament record for the most penalties received by any team in a 12-match span. The previous highs were 7 penalties by Spain (1998-2010) and the Netherlands (1938-1978). Other teams with 6 penalties in such spans include England, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Russia. The data is sourced from X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Argentina Leads in Penalties Awarded Over Past Two World Cups
During the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina's Tagliafico won a penalty in the 18th minute, but Lionel Messi's spot kick was saved, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1. The article highlights that Argentina has been awarded a total of 8 penalties in the past two World Cups, twice as many as the second-place team, England, which has 4. Other teams with notable penalty counts include Portugal, France, and Brazil with 3 each, and Iran, Switzerland, Germany, and Poland with 2 each. The data is sourced from X and published by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Surpasses Kane for Most World Cup Penalties Taken After Miss Against Egypt
During the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half, marking his 8th penalty attempt in regular time at the World Cup. This surpasses Harry Kane's 7 attempts, making Messi the player with the most penalty kicks taken in World Cup regular time history. The article also provides a list of top penalty scorers in World Cup regular time: Kane leads with 6 goals (1 miss), followed by Eusébio, Rensenbrink, Batistuta, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi all with 4 goals each. Messi has converted 4 and missed 4 penalties. The article includes promotional content for the eFootball video game.
虎扑 - 足球Lionel Messi's poor penalty record continues with miss vs Egypt in World Cup 2026
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi missed his third penalty in six World Cup attempts during a round of 16 match against Egypt at the 2026 World Cup. The miss occurred with Argentina trailing 1-0, as Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir made a save. Messi, who famously led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, has been in good form earlier in the tournament but this penalty miss adds to his surprisingly poor record from the spot. The article notes that Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo was eliminated with Portugal the previous day, and suggests Argentina could face an early exit if they cannot come back against Egypt.
CaughtOffside2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi's Missed Penalty Against Egypt
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match held in Atlanta, Argentina faced Egypt after narrowly eliminating Cape Verde in the previous round. Argentina fell behind early, conceding a goal in the 15th minute from a Yasser Ibrahim header. Argentina had a chance to equalize when Nicolás Tagliafico was fouled in the box, earning a penalty. Lionel Messi stepped up to take the spot kick but saw his effort saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. This marked Messi's 34th missed penalty in his career, his 4th in World Cup history, and his 2nd in the 2026 edition. The miss left Argentina still trailing Egypt as they sought to level the score.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertMessi Misses Penalty in World Cup Knockout Match Against Egypt
In a World Cup knockout match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the first half. According to statistical data, Messi has taken 32 penalty kicks for the Argentine national team, scoring 25 and missing 7. Among the missed penalties, 4 occurred in World Cup matches and 3 in friendly matches. The report highlights Messi's penalty record, noting a higher miss rate in World Cup competitions compared to friendlies.
虎扑 - 足球Argentina's World Cup Penalty Conversion Rate Lowest Among Teams with 10+ Attempts
In a World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico won a penalty in the 18th minute, but Lionel Messi's spot kick was saved, leaving Argentina trailing 0-1. According to statistics cited in the report, Argentina's all-time World Cup penalty conversion rate stands at 67% (12 goals from 18 attempts), the lowest success rate among any national team that has taken at least 10 penalty attempts in World Cup history. The report highlights Argentina's ongoing struggles from the penalty spot on the world stage.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Becomes First Player to Miss Two Penalties in Regular Time in a Single World Cup
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half. This followed an earlier missed penalty against Austria in the same tournament. According to data website statistics, Messi became the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties in non-penalty shootout situations in a single World Cup. The report was published by Hupu Football News on July 8, citing source X.
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