THE STORY
On June 26, 2016, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Argentina faced Chile in the Copa América Centenario final. After a 0-0 draw through extra time, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi missed Argentina's first penalty, sending the ball over the crossbar. Chile won the shootout 4-2, securing their second consecutive Copa América title. (si.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Argentina, Chile, Lionel Messi
WHY IT MATTERS
Messi's miss was pivotal, as it contributed to Argentina's third consecutive loss in a major final, leading to his brief retirement from international football. (skysports.com)