As of December 2022, Spain had lost more penalty shootouts in the FIFA World Cup than any other country, with a total of four defeats. This included a loss to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup, with their opponents becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Which players have scored the most penalties?
As of 2022, the player who had scored the most penalties in the Big Five soccer leagues was Cristiano Ronaldo, with a total of 114. He was followed by Francesco Totti on 75. Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina forward Edin Džeko had one of the lowest penalty success rates, missing seven out of his 12 penalties.
Will there be penalty shootouts at the 2026 World Cup?
Some have criticized the current shootout format, suggesting that it is unfair and can have a negative impact on players’ mental wellbeing. While penalties are still set to feature in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has been considering making some changes, including having shootouts take place before games and during the group stage.
Countries that have lost the most penalty shootouts in the FIFA World Cup as of December 2022
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90min.com. (December 4, 2022). Countries that have lost the most penalty shootouts in the FIFA World Cup as of December 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1353155/world-cup-worst-penalty-shootout-record/
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