Lionel Messi failed to convert from the penalty spot yet again in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Egypt. With this, Messi holds the record for the most penalty misses in FIFA World Cup history with four misses. He also became the first player to miss two penalties in the same World Cup for Argentina.

Although controversies sparked soon after, it was a viral video involving YouTube sensation IShowSpeed that grabbed the attention of football fans worldwide.

The internet personality was seen behind the goal moments before Messi took his penalty, leading many on social media to question whether he distracted the Argentine captain. While the clip has fueled massive debate online, there has been no official confirmation that Speed's actions influenced the penalty miss.

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Lionel Messi Penalty Miss Incident

Argentina were awarded a penalty in the early stages of their Round of 16 clash after Egypt conceded a foul inside the penalty area. Lionel Messi stepped up, hoping to give the reigning world champions an early lead.

However, Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir denied the Argentine captain from the spot, handing Messi another disappointing moment in his illustrious World Cup career.

The miss saw Messi register his fourth penalty miss in FIFA World Cup history, the most by any player in the tournament. It was also his second missed penalty of the ongoing edition, making him the first Argentine player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup.

Did Speed Deliberately Distract Messi?

Moments after the penalty miss, videos from inside the stadium began circulating across social media. In the viral clip, IShowSpeed can be seen standing behind the goal, waving his arms and shouting just before Messi started his run-up.

After the penalty was saved, Speed celebrated enthusiastically, with several fans claiming his antics may have distracted the Argentine superstar. The clip quickly went viral across social media, generating millions of views and sparking widespread debate among football supporters.

However, there is no official evidence suggesting that IShowSpeed deliberately distracted Messi or that his actions had any impact on the penalty. Neither FIFA, the Argentina camp, nor Messi himself has commented on the viral incident. Fans behind the goal often attempt to distract players during penalties, making it impossible to conclude whether the YouTuber influenced the outcome.

WATCH: IShowSpeed's Viral Reaction

The video has become one of the biggest talking points from Argentina's clash against Egypt, with fans divided over whether it was simply a coincidence or if Speed genuinely played a role in Messi's penalty miss.

Argentina's Comeback Win

Despite the early disappointment, Argentina showed remarkable resilience. Egypt went into a 2-0 lead before Lionel Scaloni's side forced an incredible comeback.

Cristian Romero started the fightback before Messi made amends by scoring the equaliser in the second half. Enzo Fernández then completed the dramatic turnaround with a late winner, sealing a thrilling 3-2 victory and sending Argentina into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.

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What's Next for Argentina?

Argentina have now advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will continue their title defence. After surviving a major scare against Egypt, Lionel Scaloni's men will look to carry the momentum against Switzerland as Messi continues his pursuit of another FIFA World Cup title.