FIFA Pushes For Major Penalty Shootout Rule Change Ahead Of June 28 Knockout Matches As Debate Over Competitive Fairness Intensifies
With the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on June 28, FIFA is seeking approval for a significant change to the way penalty shootouts are conducted, arguing that the current system may give one team an unfair advantage. The proposal, which is currently under review by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), would alter the coin-toss procedure used before a penalty shootout. FIFA hopes to […]
