Gianni Infantino
FIFA considers shootouts for draws in World Cup group stage – report
FIFA executives are considering using penalty shootouts to decide any group game that ends in a draw in the proposals for a 48-team World Cup, according to a report in The Times.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a proposal to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 nations, with 16 groups of three teams, received enthusiastic backing at a meeting of national federations on Thursday.
However, officials are reported to be concerned that three-team groups will increase the prospect of teams contriving to play out a…