How penalty kicks work in soccer: Explaining the format and rules for World Cup shootouts

Here's a complete guide to penalty kicks in the World Cup, including penalties during regulation and the differences from the ...

How do penalty kicks work? Rules and examples from the 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup knockout round well underway, things are starting to heat up from the penalty spot. In total, 13 ...
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What is the arc at the top of the penalty box for in soccer? Function and distance of “the D”

Scottish sports journalist and content creator. After running his own soccer-related projects, in 2022 he joined Diario AS, where he mainly reports on the biggest news from around Europe’s leading ...
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Why don’t more football teams place players on the side of the box for penalties?

SC Corinthians take a penalty against Arsenal in the 2026 FIFA Women's Champions Cup Final — but what was unusual about it? Molly Darlington/Getty Images When Arsenal Women won the inaugural Women’s ...