FIFA has penalty shootout tweak denied before World Cup knockout round

FIFA will not introduce a proposed tweak to the coin-toss procedure before penalty shootouts during the tournament after discussions with IFAB. Separately, Germany faces Paraguay in a penalty shootout to secure a place in the Round of 16. This result is expected to impact market dynamics and expectations, while influencing future match predictions and tournament strategies. Both events highlight the critical role of penalty shootouts in determining progression and affecting broader tournament outcomes.