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According to data specialists Opta, following his penalty miss against Austria, Messi now holds the dubious distinction of being both the player who has taken the most penalties at a World Cup (7) and missed the most (3), excluding shootouts. The surprising miss from the 38-year-old Messi was particularly bitter for him. He could have become the sole record holder for the most World Cup goals, a record he currently shares with Germany's Miroslav Klose. He couldn't hide his frustration, burying his face in his hands.
Messi stepped up to the spot after VAR intervention. Lautaro Martinez was fouled by two Austrian defenders, but the referee initially waved play on. After VAR review, Messi was given the chance for his record-breaking goal, but he rolled the ball wide of the post. It marked his 33rd penalty miss out of 149 attempts, according to the reliable source The Athletic.
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