shootout

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Italy’s national soccer team failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A penalty shootout loss at the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina meant that while 48 countries travel to the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Wales head coach Bellamy is not trying to hide the fact that he and his players are still processing the "heartbreak" of their penalty shootout defeat at home to Bosnia.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Kings are also bucking history since 18 of their losses have come in either overtime or a shootout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

And, like a grizzled extra scurrying out of the bar just before the climactic final shootout in a grade B Hollywood Western, Bud dropped a dollar onto the table and hurriedly split.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols