Group D: Lionel Messi misses a penalty as Iceland hold Argentina to a draw

Lionel Messi misses a penalty as Iceland hold Argentina to a draw.

Argentina were held to a draw by World Cup debutants Iceland Saturday, with Lionel Messi blowing a gilt-edged opportunity for victory when he missed a penalty.

Sergio Aguero scored an eye-catching opener for the two-time world champions in the 19th minute but it was almost immediately cancelled out by Alfred Finnbogason, whose team then held on in the face of immense pressure.