Messi denied from penalty spot by 'brilliant' Shobeir save
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Lionel Messi missed his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup as Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir saved his effort in Atlanta.
Lionel Messi missed his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup, as his effort was saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in Atlanta.
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