Football legends haunted by missed penalties on the world stage
Football is filled with moments that define careers, and missed penalties often top the list. From World Cup heartbreaks to continental finals, even the best players have faltered under pressure. This list highlights some of the most memorable penalty misses in football history. For stars like Roberto Baggio, John Terry, and Mohamed Salah, a single kick changed everything.
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- Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni both missed penalties for France in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, contributing to their team's defeat.
- Mohamed Salah missed a crucial penalty for Egypt in a World Cup play-off against Senegal, ending Egypt’s hopes of qualification.
- Jadon Sancho missed in the Euro 2020 final, which led to personal and national disappointment, as well as racist abuse.
- David Trezeguet’s miss in the 2006 World Cup final and John Terry’s slip in the 2008 Champions League final are remembered as iconic moments of heartbreak.
- Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final remains one of football’s most famous and painful penalty moments.
