Germany is out of the World Cup after a shock penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Read our analysis on the historic upset and what it means for German football.
From coin toss strategy to the science of the run-up, we break down how data and research are shaping the high-stakes world of penalty shootouts in the World Cup.
Paraguay shocks Germany in a 4-3 penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending a 44-year streak and knocking the four-time champions out in the Round of 32.
Bart Verbruggen faces scrutiny over his penalty-saving technique. Experts suggest the Oranje goalkeeper must become more unpredictable to succeed at the top level.