
In the 2026 World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, Lionel Messi missed a brilliant opportunity to give his team the lead in the opening minutes of the match.
It all started in the 4th minute, when Lautaro Martinez went down inside the penalty area after a challenge with an Austrian defender. Referee Amin Omar initially allowed play to continue, but was then notified by the VAR system to review the case. After reviewing the footage, the referee decided to award a penalty to Argentina.
Messi took the lead in the 9th minute, but his shot went wide of the right post, leaving the score unchanged and causing disappointment among the Argentine fans. He became the first player in World Cup history to miss three penalties.
The missed penalty represents a key moment in the start of the match, as the world champions missed the opportunity to take the lead in a crucial 2026 World Cup duel. Austria, meanwhile, took advantage of the Argentine captain's mistake to keep its goal intact in the opening minutes of the encounter.
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