Messi misses penalty in Argentina's match against Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi missed a crucial penalty kick in the 12th minute of Argentina's World Cup group stage match against Austria on June 22, 2026. The penalty was awarded after a foul on Lautaro Martinez, who had to leave the game due to injury following a collision. Messi's miss means he will have to wait longer to become the men's World Cup goals record holder. The game is still ongoing.
- •Match taking place in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.
- •Argentina awarded a penalty after VAR reviewed a foul on Lautaro Martinez.
- •Martinez exited the match due to injury from the foul.
- •Messi shot the penalty wide right.
- •Match status remains ongoing.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Messi misses penalty kick that could have made him men's World Cup scoring leader
"Everyone thought Lionel Messi was about to take the men's World Cup scoring record when he stepped to the line for a penalty in Argentina vs. Austria.
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