First he missed a penalty, then he scored his goal! Lionel Messi is the sole record holder.

First he missed a penalty, then he scored his goal! Lionel Messi is the sole record holder.

22.06.2026 21:11

Lionel Messi, who shook Austria's net in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, became the top scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals. Messi also became the player with the most missed penalties in World Cup history, missing 3 penalties after his miss against Austria.

In the second week of Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina faced Austria in Dallas. 

LIONEL MESSI MAKES HISTORY

Argentina and world football star Messi once again etched his name into history. In the 38th minute of the match, the Argentine legend put his team ahead with a stylish finish, scoring his 17th goal in World Cup history and surpassing German player Miroslav Klose's 16 goals to become the sole record holder. 

ANOTHER INTERESTING RECORD

Messi not only broke the goal record but also set a record for missed penalties. In the 8th minute of the match, Lionel Messi sent the penalty kick wide, missing a penalty for the third time in World Cup history, making him the player with the most missed penalties.

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