Nigeria, June 23 -- Lionel Messi added two more records to his remarkable World Cup career on Monday in Argentina's second group game against Austria.

The former Barcelona star first set one unwanted mark before quickly achieving another that further cemented his place among football's greatest players.

The Argentina captain first became the player with the most missed penalties in FIFA World Cup history after failing to convert from the spot during Argentina's latest outing at the 2026 tournament.

The miss was Messi's third unsuccessful penalty at the World Cup, moving him ahead of several players who had previously shared the record.

However, the 39-year-old responded in typical fashion by scoring later in the match to become the ou...