Kylian Mbappe's Penalty Miss Raises Questions About 'Stutter' Technique in FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty using the 'stutter' technique during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, raising questions about its effectiveness as goalkeepers adapt. Despite this, France won 2-0 with goals from Mbappe and Dembele.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty using the stutter run-up technique against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final.
- The stutter technique has a lower success rate (57%) compared to penalties taken without it (68%) in this World Cup.
- Goalkeepers are adapting to penalty styles, making scoring more difficult, with the current World Cup having the highest penalty failure rate since 1966.
- Mbappe's penalty preparation was disrupted due to a long VAR delay, contributing to his weak and easily saved shot by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
