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What is a penalty shootout?
A penalty shootout is a method used in football to decide the winner of a match that ends in a draw after regular and extra time. As mentioned in the story about the 2022 World Cup final, players take turns shooting from the penalty spot against the opposing goalkeeper. It's a high-pressure situation that often determines the outcome of major knockout matches.
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