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Should Centre-Backs Be Taking Penalties? | #worldcup #footballshorts
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The conversion rate of penalties at the 2026 World Cup is a bit lower than usual and centre-backs have been particularly poor at converting spot kicks.
Should centre-backs be taking penalties at all?
Jon, Kaya and Kate discuss.
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