FIFA has proposed a new rule change that would replace the current two-part coin toss in penalty shootouts with a single coin toss ahead of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The new system aims to streamline the process by deciding both the kick direction and which team takes the first penalty with one toss, simplifying the existing method that uses separate tosses for each decision.
The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to reduce delays and clarify procedures during high-pressure moments in knockout stage matches. The change would take effect if approved ahead of the 2026 tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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