The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's penalty struggles continue but Argentina's dream stays alive

Lionel Messi's penalty miss occurred during Argentina's World Cup match. Egypt secured a two-goal lead with eleven minutes remaining in the game. This missed penalty added to Messi's past international football struggles. Despite this inconsistency, Messi continues to lead Argentina's World Cup campaign. His overall brilliance still outweighs his penalty spot issues.