The award of a penalty is sometimes celebrated as if it were a goal, but there is still work to be done.

And sometimes, the pressure can be too much. Any player can convert from 12 yards on the training ground – or should be able to. But in a high-pressure situation, it is much more difficult.

That has caused some of the world's finest footballers to miss penalties when it matters most – be it during the match itself or in a shootout.

Here, a look at some of those players who famously missed penalties at a men's World Cup...