I study World Cup penalty shoot-outs: they say a lot about the psychology of performance under pressure

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02043-0Football’s most nail-biting feature can reveal ways for everyone to manage stressful situations better.

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02043-0

Football's most nail-biting feature can reveal ways for everyone to manage stressful situations better.