The Futility of Penalties in International Football The latest World Cup has seen its share of dramatic moments, none more striking than Kylian Mbappé's missed penalty against Morocco.
This event might seem like a minor footnote in an otherwise high stakes tournament, but it highlights the peculiar aspect of international football that relies on penalties to decide the outcome of games.
Penalty kicks have become increasingly important in determining national teams' success or failure at the World Cup.