WHO MISSED THE FIRST PENALTY KICK IN A FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL MATCH

Antonio Cabrini

1. The first penalty kick to be missed in a FIFA World Cup final match was taken by Antonio Cabrini of the Azzuri of Italy against Germany in Espana 1982 FIFA World Cup. He earned 73 caps for his country and scored 9 goals (a record then for a defender), ending his career with the Azzurri in October 1987. He captained the national side 10 times.