There’s more to being a goalkeeper than just stopping shots. Here’s how they get there

A goalkeeper is unique. They are often alone, defending a 7.32 x 2.44-metre space. The role can come with crushing pressure – ...

The ball is round—and contrary to some keepers' views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine

Not every World Cup goal is a classic. Sometimes a half-hearted shot goes in as a result of little more than a goalkeeper's ...

How World Cup Golden Boot stars Messi, Mbappe, Kane and more shoot. And how to stop them

When goalkeepers prepare for a match, they don’t simply study where a striker likes to shoot; they study tendencies. Does he ...
FIFA

Zuberbuhler on Room, Vozinha and 'quarterback goalkeepers'

Pascal Zuberbuhler, who leads the FIFA Technical Study Group at the FIFA World Cup, gives his insights into goalkeeper trends at the global showpiece.

Goalkeepers Don’t Need Your Sympathy

Even players who don’t get the ball can at least make a 40-yard run and affect the game. They can challenge opponents, head ...
Times Union

World Cup overtime rules: How do extra time and penalty shootouts work during World Cup games?

Kingsley Coman of France reacts after missing the team's second penalty in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on ...