World Cup: Coach Yakin confirms Nigerian-born star will no longer take penalties for Switzerland
Switzerland head coach, Murat Yakin, has confirmed that Nigerian-born defender, Manuel Akanji will no…
This hit-and-miss penalty technique can make the World Cup’s best players look cool — or silly
It's theatrical. It can be maddening. It makes the world's top soccer players look…
World Cup 2026: Argentina’s Messi makes history after missing penalty against Egypt
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, on Tuesday made history after missing a penalty in his…
Messi scores after penalty miss as holders Argentina escape Egypt 3-2
Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a…
2026 World Cup: Why I didn’t play penalty against Norway – Vinicius Jr
Brazil forward, Vinicius Junior, has revealed why he did not play a first-half penalty…
Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?
Why did England have Jarell Quansah sent off and a penalty awarded against them…
Upamecano backs teammate Tah after racist abuse
Dayot Upamecano has spoken out in support of Jonathan Tah after the defender received…
PLAYER RATINGS | Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sees Les Bleus into the quarter- finals after tough encounter
After a gruelling and physical encounter, Kylian Mbappé's second half penalty proved to be…
Olise and Upamecano help France edge fiery Paraguay to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Paraguay stunned the footballing world by knocking out Germany last Monday, but their impressive…
2026 World Cup: France secures frustrating win over Paraguay with Kylian Mbappé penalty
It wasn't pretty, but it counted: France is moving on to the quarterfinals after…
Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot
France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong…
FIA stewards hand out grid penalty after British GP qualifying
The FIA has come down hard on Pierre Gasly, handing him a three-place grid…
World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has sent a message to Lucas Herrington following Australia's Round…
Egypt outsmart Australia ahead of World Cup penalty shootout after controversial move
It took a penalty shootout for Egypt to beat Australia and reach the FIFA…
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…
Ronaldo levels from penalty spot for Portugal
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia…
