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
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.
- •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.
- 5:32 PMBBC Sport — 'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record
"Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.
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