World Cup coaches implement diverse strategies for penalty shootouts

Coaches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are exploring various strategies for managing penalty shootouts. Australia's Tony Popovic made a late goalkeeper substitution in a match against Egypt, aiming to gain an advantage, although it did not yield success. Historical examples of tactics include former England coach Gareth Southgate’s emphasis on psychological and data-driven preparation. Southgate’s approach helped England improve its penalty success despite a loss in Euro 2020. Other notable strategies include simulated high-pressure scenarios practiced by teams.

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