Argentina don become di undisputed kings of World Cup penalty shootouts over di years, while Spain really struggle when e come to converting spot kicks under pressure from 12 yards.
For di history of di tournament, La Albiceleste don involve for seven penalty shootouts and dem prevail for six of dem. Di most high-profile of dem, of course, na di 2022 World Cup final, where Argentina defeat France 4-2 on penalties after an enthralling 3-3 draw for Lusail, Qatar.
Di only time Argentina fail to win a World Cup shootout na for 2006, when dem be beaten by Germany for di quarterfinals for Berlin. Di moment Argentina win di 2022 FIFA World Cup — chills every single time.
By contrast, Spain don only win one of di five shootouts dem take part for at World Cups. Dia sole victory come against di Republic of Ireland for di round of 16 for 2002. Ironically, dem then be eliminated for a shootout for di very next round by co-hosts South Korea.
La Roja’s troubles from di spot fit be summed up by di fact dem don be eliminated from di last two World Cups on penalties. For 2018, Spain be beaten by host nation Russia for di last 16, di same round where dem lose to Morocco for a shootout four years later.
