On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) backed a proposal to change the rules governing the coin toss before penalty shootouts.
IFAB backs proposal to change penalty coin toss rules

Chairman of the Board: Fatma Al-Far
Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) backed a proposal to change the rules governing the coin toss before penalty shootouts.