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World Cup 2026: Should Argentina remove Lionel Messi from penalty duties?
Lionel Messi’s performance in the 2026 World Cup has reaffirmed his status as one of football's greatest, notably helping Argentina recover from a 2-0 deficit in the knockout phase. Despite his many records and contributions, he missed a crucial penalty against Egypt, marking his second miss of the tournament and highlighting a less impressive penalty conversion rate compared to other top players. Experts and team officials debate whether Messi should continue taking penalties, given his inconsistent success from the spot, amid Argentina’s continued reliance on him for set pieces in the tournament.
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