Lionel Messi has set a unique negative record in World Cup history by becoming the player with the most missed penalties, totaling four. Despite this, he remains the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 20 goals. The missed penalties occurred during various tournaments, including Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and the 2026 World Cup held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In addition to Messi’s individual record, Argentina achieved a historic milestone by receiving eight penalty kicks in their last 12 World Cup matches between 2022 and 2026, surpassing previous records held by Spain and the Netherlands.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on sports achievements and records related to Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team. There is no political commentary, framing, or bias evident in the content. It presents factual information about World Cup performance metrics without taking a stance or emphasizing





