how many penalties does messi have in the history of world cup

Lionel Messi has taken 7 penalties in World Cup matches overall, and he has missed 3 of them; he has scored 4 and missed 3 in tournament play, excluding shootouts.

Quick Scoop

• Most penalties taken in World Cup history: 7, shared by Messi after his latest miss.

• Most missed penalties in World Cup history: 3, also Messi.

• Scored from the spot: 4 in World Cup matches, excluding shootouts.

What this means

Messi’s World Cup penalty record is unusual because he tops both the “taken” and “missed” lists. In practical terms, the answer to your question is: 7 total penalties in World Cup history.

TL;DR

Messi has taken 7 World Cup penalties and missed 3 of them.