🫣 He could've done without that! Messi with unwanted World Cup record | OneFootball

It’s still not his tournament! In the World Cup round of 16 against Egypt, Lionel Messi missed his second penalty of this World Cup. He had already missed one against Austria in the group stage. 

And, how could it be otherwise, he has now unintentionally made history. If penalty shootouts are not taken into account, 'La Pulga' is the first World Cup player to fail from the spot twice. 

According to the data portal 'Opta', it is a negative World Cup record. But that’s not the only one he holds for sure. It is already the fourth penalty he has missed in his World Cup career (out of eight). Also a record. 

And while Messi is being left frustrated by him, Egypt’s goalkeeper is turning into a hero of this tournament. It is already the second penalty he has saved at the 2026 World Cup. Mostafa Shobeir was also unbeatable against Iran. 

Will Argentina stumble today against Mo Salah, Shobeir and Co.? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. 

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