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Messi Sets World Cup Penalty Record

Lionel Messi became World Cup's all-time assists leader but also set unwanted record with two penalty misses in single tournament.

Lionel Messi scored and assisted in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the round of 16, becoming the tournament's all-time assists leader. However, the Argentine legend also made history for the wrong reasons, missing a penalty to become the first player to have two penalty misses in a single World Cup tournament. sweetbonanza-app.com

Argentina trailed 1-0 after 15 minutes but rallied with three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time to advance to the quarterfinals. Messi and his team will now face the winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium.