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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after missing the penalty kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi proved to be human in the early minutes of Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria. Messi had a chance to make history by become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.
Instead, Messi’s penalty kick surprisingly hit the post as the striker continues his quest for history. It is worth noting that it feels like only a matter of time before Messi will make history, but his first attempt surprisingly ended in failure.
Kalshi labeled it a “disaster” attempt from Messi in a surprisingly human moment.
“Lionel Messi with a DISASTER penalty 🫣,” Kalshi Sports noted n a June 22, 2026, message on X.
Fox announcer described the early mood as a “disaster in Dallas” following the missed penalty kick.
“He played a disastrous penalty to the side of the net 😭😂😂,” one fan noted.
“Messi want open goal not penalty,” another suggested.
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