Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, failed to convert a penalty kick during their second World Cup match against Austria. The penalty was awarded in the 9th minute after Lautaro Martinez was fouled inside the box, a decision confirmed after a lengthy VAR review. Messi’s shot went off target, resulting in a missed opportunity for Argentina to take an early lead. The match remains scoreless at the time of reporting. This marks the first penalty miss for Messi in the current World Cup tournament. The missed penalty represents a significant moment in the game, potentially impacting Argentina’s progression in the competition. Further details regarding the match are still emerging.