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World Cup shootout penalties show trends heading into quarter-finals

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:03 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

World Cup shootout penalties show trends heading into quarter-finals
Summary

As the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage, interest grows around penalty shootouts with high stakes ahead. This summer has already seen four notable shootouts. Key findings from 360 penalties indicate that Argentina leads in success with six wins from seven attempts, while Mexico has the worst success rate at 29%. Up to this point, teams that went first in shootouts this summer have lost all four matchups. Lionel Messi and Luka Modric are highlighted as standout players with a perfect record in shootouts but have mixed success in regular penalties.

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Key Details
  • •Quarter-finals of the World Cup could feature more penalty shootouts.
  • •Argentina has won six of seven World Cup shootouts.
  • •Mexico has a 29% success rate from penalty shots.
  • •All four teams that kicked first in shootouts this summer lost.
  • •Messi and Modric have perfect shootout records.
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We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

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