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Fluminense, Platense, and Liga de Quito secured quarter-final spots via penalty shootouts in the Copa Libertadores. Corinthians, Estudiantes, Flamengo, and Palmeiras also advanced, setting up exciting matchups for September.
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved an extra-time penalty and three more in the shootout to upset hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties and reach the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Cameroon will face Malawi on Sunday after Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 in the other semi-final.
The Women's League Cup will become the Players Cup from 2026-27, featuring a league system with regionalised matches and penalty shootouts for draws. Champions League-qualified teams are excluded, guaranteeing a first-time winner.
Alan Shearer reflects on the heartbreak of England's 1998 World Cup loss to Argentina, warning the current squad to keep cool heads in Wednesday's semi-final. He believes this England team has a chance to achieve immortality, but must avoid the controversies that derailed his generation.
Lionel Messi's penalty misses at the 2026 World Cup raise questions about his spot-kick reliability. Despite his genius, his conversion rate lags behind top scorers, prompting debate over whether Argentina should consider alternative penalty takers.
Kylian Mbappe's missed stutter penalty in France's quarter-final win over Morocco reignites debate. Data shows stutter penalties have a 57% conversion rate at this World Cup, lower than the 68% for non-stutter penalties. Goalkeepers are adapting, and overall penalty miss rates are at historic highs.
With the World Cup quarter-finals approaching, an analysis of all 360 penalties taken in 39 shootouts since 1982 reveals key trends. Argentina leads with six wins in seven shootouts, while the Netherlands and Spain share a record four defeats. Players going central have a lower success rate, and teams kicking first have historically had a slight edge.
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals. Watch every spot-kick from the decisive shootout.
Lionel Messi has missed his second penalty in a row at the World Cup, bringing his total missed penalties in the tournament to four.
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, securing their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty as the Pharaohs advanced to face Argentina or Cabo Verde.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory, advancing to the round of 16 where they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde.
Mohamed Salah said his Panenka penalty for Egypt against Australia in the 2026 World Cup shootout was a last-minute decision. Egypt advanced to the round of 16 after the win.
England manager Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live ahead of their Round of 32 match against DR Congo. They discussed expectations, penalty preparations, and the benefits of playing in an air-conditioned stadium.
England manager Thomas Tuchel confirms the team will follow Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup. The approach, which improved England's shootout record, includes meticulous preparation and a buddy system. England face DR Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday.
Noussair Mazraoui explains how Morocco maintained composure and belief to beat the Netherlands on penalties and reach the World Cup round of 16. The defender highlighted the team's resilience and tactical adjustments in a dramatic victory.
The Netherlands were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Morocco. Jan Paul van Hecke expressed his devastation as the Oranje's title dream ended in stoppage-time heartbreak.
Morocco won on penalties to secure a spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. The match was broadcast live on FIFA's official platform.
Germany and the Netherlands both exited the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Raphael Honigstein analyzes Germany's shock loss to Paraguay, while Humphrey Ker discusses Wrexham and spotting Swiss talent John Manzambi. Brazil and Morocco advanced to the last 16.
Morocco recovered from Cody Gakpo's opener to beat the Netherlands on penalties in a dramatic Round of 32 tie. Gakpo scored for the Dutch, but Issa Diop's late equalizer forced extra time before Morocco prevailed 3-2 in the shootout.
The focus of penalty shoot-outs has shifted from the kicker's isolation to the goalkeeper's active role. Tim Krul, hero of Netherlands' 2014 shoot-out, discusses the psychology behind modern saves and how keepers now bring new variation to the high-pressure moment.
