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NFL doesn't have anything like World Cup shootouts

June 30, 2026 12:00 PM

Mike Florio discusses the thrilling finishes during the 2026 World Cup, explaining why the NFL and other pro football leagues don't have anything that matches the tension of penalty shootouts.

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