October 26, 2026

Which football tiebreaker was clarified by a controversial 1986 World Cup incident between Brazil and France, and famously did NOT apply in Group F of the 1990 World Cup, where Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands were separated by drawing of lots after their final-day match?

A Penalty shoot-out
B Formation
C Last-minute goal
D Own goal

Penalty shoot-outs now settle tied knockout football matches. In 1990 Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands were separated by drawing lots instead, and a 1986 Brazil vs France shootout incident clarified when a kick counts as a miss.

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