FIFA is contemplating changes to the penalty shootout process before the start of the knockout stages of upcoming tournaments. Currently, teams engage in two separate coin tosses – one to determine which goal each team will shoot at, and another to decide who takes the first penalty. The proposed alteration would consolidate these into a single coin toss, allowing teams to choose between selecting their shooting goal or taking the first shot. This aims to simplify the procedure and potentially reduce perceived advantages gained from choosing the order of kicks. The proposal is under consideration and a final decision has not yet been made. The change seeks to address concerns about strategic elements influencing the shootout beyond player skill.