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Messi and Mbappe Falter Using the 'Stop-Start' Penalty Technique at World Cup 2026
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
At the 2026 World Cup, top players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have struggled with a stop-start penalty technique that lowers scoring chances. This method, intended to deceive goalkeepers, has a lower success rate than traditional penalties. Experts advise players to stick to familiar routines to maximize their chances of scoring.
- 01The stop-start penalty technique has a 57% success rate, below the average 69% for normal penalties.
- 02Stars like Messi, Mbappe, and Kane have missed penalties using this method at World Cup 2026.
- 03The technique aims to read the goalkeeper’s dive but often disrupts the kicker’s rhythm.
- 04Modern goalkeepers’ athleticism has contributed to a decline in overall penalty success rates.
- 05Experts stress the importance of routine and confidence over experimental penalty styles.
- 06Long delays before penalties can reduce scoring chances, influencing players’ run-up strategies.
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