From the Athletic via Sky Sports...... Penalty shootouts in group stages in WC 2026? FIFA is now considering introducing penalty shootouts to decide whether teams should get a bonus point if group-stage games are drawn, according to reports. The Athletic claim this new rule could come into plat at the expanded World Cup in 2026. The next men's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico will have a total of 48 teams rather than 32. They are expected to form 16 groups of three teams rather than the eight groups of four we have seen in Qatar.
So I read that Herr Flick is Germany's manager. Hello, Hello heard that name before. Also Germany v Costa Rica, game tonight has all female officials... close scrutiny will undoubtedly occur.
Sad news for him today https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...reak-after-world-cup-heroics?CMP=share_btn_tw
That miss and then that a bit of defending at the end...both incredible. Hats off to Canada who, although out, where never really humiliated
He should have buried the header earlier on as well. Canada will be interesting to see hownthey develop for the next World Cup in the USA, got some talented players.
Absolutely laughable that miss for a player of his so called calibre. Agreed with the assessment on Canada. The USA looked pretty decent as well.
