2026 World Cup: Messi's incredible missed penalty (Video)

22.06.26 FT World Cup

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Although he netted a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0) in the opening match of this 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi couldn't replicate that same clinical finishing at the start of the match against Austria on Monday.

He had the chance to score his 17th World Cup goal and become the sole record holder, but La Pulga didn't even hit the target with his penalty in the 9th minute!

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