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Morocco, Paraguay Advance; Study: 2-5-Second Wait Cuts Misses

7/1/2026

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Morocco and Paraguay each won their round-of-32 shootouts, beating the Netherlands and Germany respectively.
Professor Geir Jordet said anxiety is the only emotion penalty takers feel.
His research finds waiting two to five seconds before shooting lowers miss rates versus shooting within two seconds.
Jordet advises teams to set lineups early and rehearse penalty technique and pre-shot routines months ahead.

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Story summary

Morocco and Paraguay each won their round-of-32 shootouts, beating the Netherlands and Germany respectively.
Professor Geir Jordet said anxiety is the only emotion penalty takers feel.
His research finds waiting two to five seconds before shooting lowers miss rates versus shooting within two seconds.
Jordet advises teams to set lineups early and rehearse penalty technique and pre-shot routines months ahead.