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FIFA Weighs Penalty Shootout Rule Change Before World Cup Knockouts

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First reported by N12 · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

FIFA is reportedly pushing for a last-minute change to penalty shootout rules before the World Cup knockout rounds start Sunday. The proposal would replace the current coin-toss procedure with a single toss that lets the winner choose either first kick or the shootout end.

  • 01FIFA wants a rule change before Sunday’s World Cup knockout matches.
  • 02The plan would reduce penalty shootout setup to one coin toss.
  • 03The toss winner could choose to kick first or select the goal.
  • 04The move follows Arsenal’s coin-toss losses in the Champions League final.
  • 05FIFA is asking IFAB to approve the change immediately.

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OrganizationsFIFA, International Football Association Board, Arsenal, The Times, Sports 5

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N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026
FIFA Weighs Penalty Shootout Rule Change Before World Cup Knockouts
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
FIFA Weighs Late World Cup Change to Penalty Shootout Rules

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