Lionel Messi misses penalty kick with a chance to break the World Cup scoring record with Argentina (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick during Argentina's match against Austria, preventing him from breaking the World Cup scoring record. He is now tied with Miroslav Klose at 16 goals in World Cup history. Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment.

• Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in Argentina's match against Austria
• Messi's miss prevented him from breaking the World Cup scoring record
• Messi is now tied with Miroslav Klose at 16 goals in World Cup history