One-third of knockout matches decided by penalties
The article highlights the importance of penalty shootouts in the World Cup, where they have become a decisive factor in determining the champions. The number of matches ending in this manner has increased to account for one-third of the knockout stage matches in the 2022 edition. The success rate has declined to 69% due to psychological pressures. History shows that teams like Germany and Croatia have achieved perfect success in penalty shootouts, while Argentina is the most active and successful team in this aspect. Mastering the skill of penalty kicks has become one of the key factors for success in major football tournaments.
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