62% Conversion: Why Are Defenders Still Taking Penalties At the World Cup?
Defenders, specifically centre-backs, have missed penalties at an alarming rate during the 2026 World Cup. But has it always been this way? Are defenders genuinely worse penalty takers than everyone…
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