Here’s why you get nervous watching penalty shootouts at the World Cup
The World Cup knockout stage is delivering late goals, major upsets and nerve-wracking penalty shootouts. Reuters Pitchside breaks down the USA’s dramatic win with 10 men after Folarin Balogun’s costly red card, and the upcoming showdown with Belgium. Plus, why England could struggle against Mexico in Mexico City, whether anyone can stop France, and how the tournament is bringing visiting fans and American host cities together for the Fourth of July.
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Reuters Pitchside: The 2026 World Cup
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27 juni 2026
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