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Messi misses penalty for Argentina against Austria in World Cup match

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:32 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Messi misses penalty for Argentina against Austria in World Cup match
Summary

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick against Austria during a World Cup match on June 22, 2026. The miss occurred as Messi aimed to become the all-time World Cup record goalscorer. The match is currently ongoing, and Argentina is looking to secure a victory.

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Key Details
  • •Messi attempted a penalty kick but missed against Austria.
  • •The match is live and ongoing as of June 22.
  • •Messi's miss keeps him from becoming the top World Cup scorer.
  • •Argentina aims to secure a win to advance in the tournament.
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  • 5:32 PMBBC Sport — 'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record
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Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.

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