Argentina were trailing at half-time during a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match after Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a penalty taken by Lionel Messi, according to FOX Sports.

According to FOX Sports, Shobeir successfully stopped the spot-kick from Argentina’s captain Messi, contributing to Argentina’s deficit at the interval during the group stage fixture.

Further details regarding the precise timing of the penalty, the final score, or additional match events could not be verified on the basis of the available source material.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Argentina, the reigning world champions following their victory at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, are participating in the group stage of the current edition.