In the Argentina-Austria match of the 2026 World Cup's Group J, Lionel Messi failed to score a penalty in the 9th minute.
İdman.Biz reports that the player has become the record holder of the World Cup in terms of the number of penalty kicks taken (7) and missed penalties (3).
The match ended 2-0 in favor of Argentina, with both goals scored by Lionel Messi.
After two matches, Argentina has 6 points and is leading Group J, while Austria has 3 points.
On the third matchday, Argentina will face Jordan (June 28), while Austria will face Algeria (June 28).
The 2026 World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Argentina is the current world champion.