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Lionel Messi Denied From Penalty Spot With Argentina Trailing Egypt Early
- Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved by Egypt keeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir — making him the first player to miss two penalties at a single World Cup edition.
- Egypt took a 15th-minute lead through center back Yasser Ibrahim.
- Argentina trail 1-0 in the round of 16 — their first time trailing at a World Cup match since the shock loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022.
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