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

Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?
⚽ Football News · The Guardian · Jul 9, 2026

Thirteen of the past 15 shootouts at World Cups have been won by the team that went second By Opta Analyst After watching 120 minutes of football, you might not find observing a coin toss the most exciting dessert. Fans in the stadium care, though. Win a coin toss for a penalty shootout and you choose the end where the

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