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Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?

Recent statistics reveal that going second in penalty shootouts may provide a crucial advantage. In fact, all four shootouts at this World Cup have been won by the second team, challenging the long-held belief that kicking first is benefici...

The Guardian· Jul 9, 2026 · 4:39 PM · 38 views

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Recent statistics reveal that going second in penalty shootouts may provide a crucial advantage. In fact, all four shootouts at this World Cup have been won by the second team, challenging the long-held belief that kicking first is beneficial. Full story and more reels: https://newsreel.video #news #sports #WorldCup #penaltyshootout #football

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