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Messi Misses Penalty as Argentina Trailing Egypt

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · Fox Sports

Argentina is down 1-0 to Egypt in the round of 16 after Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir.

Argentina is down 1-0 to Egypt in the round of 16 after Lionel Messi missed a crucial first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir. The miss came moments after Egypt took a 1-0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim. cricket-ipl.co.za

This penalty miss marks Messi's first of the tournament. He has now missed two penalties across his World Cup career at a single edition, a unique statistical feat. Argentina is currently trailing for the first time since losing to Saudi Arabia in the opening match.

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