07.07.2026 20:01
In the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina faced Egypt, and team captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute. Messi, who missed a penalty for the second time in the 2026 World Cup, has failed to convert 4 of his total 8 penalty kicks in World Cup competitions.
As the excitement of the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues at full speed, one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament once again came from Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
MESSI FAILS TO BEAT THE GOALKEEPER FROM THE PENALTY SPOT
In the battle to advance to the quarterfinals, Argentina faced Egypt at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. In the 21st minute of the crucial match, Argentina earned a great opportunity to take the lead by winning a penalty. Captain Lionel Messi stepped up to take the spot kick but failed to convert the penalty, missing the chance to bring his team level.
SECOND MISS IN 2026, FOURTH OVERALL
The world-famous star's misfortune from the penalty spot is not the first in this tournament. Lionel Messi had similarly failed to convert a penalty in the group stage match against Austria. With this miss, Messi has now missed his second penalty in the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine legend has also failed to score 4 out of a total of 8 penalties he has taken in World Cup history.