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Lionel Messi makes unwanted history! Argentine GOAT posts World Cup first with missed penalty against Egypt
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Mohamed Saeed
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Lionel Messi has become the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties in a single tournament edition. Argentina is currently facing a difficult knockout stage in the 2026 World Cup following a surprise loss to Egypt.
Lionel Messi has etched his name into the record books once again, though this time for reasons he would much rather forget. During Argentina's high-stakes World Cup clash against Egypt, the legendary forward set a new tournament benchmark that highlights a rare vulnerability from 12 yards.
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