A key ruling with penalty shootouts could be rushed through before the World Cup knockout stages start at the weekend.

The 2026 World Cup might be well underway in the US, Mexico and Canada, but that hasn't stopped FIFA from wanting to change rules during the tournament

The new rules, which are awaiting approval from IFAB, would mean there is just one coin toss before a shootout instead of two.

In a World Cup defined by dramatic rule changes, FIFA have another one planned for the knockout stages.

A key ruling with penalty shootouts could be rushed through before the World Cup knockout stages start at the weekend.

In past years, finishing third meant elimination. But the expanded World Cup means many more sides have a chance to make the knockout stages. Here is how they decide who…