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Penalty shoot-out

Sweden send Switzerland flat packing, Foulcao Kane't touch this

World Cup 2018

Sweden send Switzerland flat packing, Foulcao Kane't touch this

By Antoinette Muller

In Pictures: England end penalty jinx to edge Colombia in shootout

Sport

In Pictures: England end penalty jinx to edge Colombia in shootout

By AFP

Iniesta la vista and other farewells from the World Cup's last 16

Sport

Iniesta la vista and other farewells from the World Cup's last 16

By Antoinette Muller

In Pictures: Croatia edge out Denmark in penalty nightmare

Sport

In Pictures: Croatia edge out Denmark in penalty nightmare

By AFP

In Pictures: From Russia with glove, Spain out of the World Cup after penalty shootout

Sport

In Pictures: From Russia with glove, Spain out of the World Cup after penalty shootout

By AFP

Elephants never forget: Ivory Coast lift the curse of the AFCON choke

Sport

Elephants never forget: Ivory Coast lift the curse of the AFCON choke

By Antoinette Muller

No World Cup for underdogs – and other tournament talking points

Sport

No World Cup for underdogs – and other tournament talking points

By Antoinette Muller

London 2012: Canadians accuse referee after defeat by U.S.

Sport

London 2012: Canadians accuse referee after defeat by U.S.

By Reuters Sportsdesk

Euro 2012: Italy hold nerve in shootout to reach semis

Sport

Euro 2012: Italy hold nerve in shootout to reach semis

By Reuters Sportsdesk

The World Cup Day that was: 29 June

Africa

The World Cup Day that was: 29 June

By Andy Rice