Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?

Lionel Messi continues to break records at the 2026 World Cup, but his recent struggles with penalty kicks have sparked debate about whether he should remain Argentina's designated penalty taker. Despite his overall brilliance, his conversion rate from the spot has become a point of concern.
Image source, Getty Images By Mohamed Moallim BBC Sport journalist Published 39 minutes ago With every game that passes at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi strengthens the case that he is the greatest footballer the game has ever seen.
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