Messi has now missed 4 of 8 World Cup career penalties

Messi has now missed 4 of 8 World Cup career penalties
by backroads (2026-07-07 12:59:06)
Edited on 2026-07-07 13:09:35

Some things just can't be explained logically.

Edit: This record apparently does not count chances in shoot-outs, only in regular and extra time. He made 2 of 2 in shoot outs in 2022. Apologies if the link is paywalled, could not find the gift link.

Click here for link at https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7384625/2026/06/22/lionel-m

Replies:

he made up for it * - DBCooper 2026-07-07 13:47:31
The Pharaoh’s are going to win this thing! * - KnightlyRevue 2026-07-07 13:32:06
- VARgentina has nine lives - backroads 2026-07-07 14:25:17
  - Argentina had a very similar situation on the 3rd goal - plaid_pants 2026-07-07 15:41:40
- You’ve seen Messi how many times and you posted this * - miamioh_irishfan 2026-07-07 14:24:43
  - Shame. Shame. Shame. - KnightlyRevue 2026-07-07 15:21:08
- ouch * - baronbutler 2026-07-07 14:04:38
- Egypt wearing Falcons colors, in Atlanta… - iudomer 2026-07-07 13:47:31
  - Conspiracy theorists love disallowed Egypt goal - SixShutouts66 2026-07-07 15:10:51
    - Salah just got his pocket picked. That one was obvious. * - miamioh_irishfan 2026-07-07 19:08:39
      - True, but conspiracy theorists don't want or need facts * - SixShutouts66 2026-07-07 20:09:43
  - Messi has not had a great game until - KnightlyRevue 2026-07-07 13:50:14
    - One man's theory on Messi's dribbling superiority - Porpoiseboy 2026-07-07 14:34:12
      - There have been many who are great in tight spaces... - KnightlyRevue 2026-07-07 15:27:50