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World Cup Penalty Showdown

Step up to the spot and win the cup! World Cup Penalty Showdown is a fast, arcade 3D penalty shootout where every kick decides your fate.

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About this game

Pick your national team and fight through a 32-team single-elimination bracket — Round of 32, quarters, semis and the grand final. Swipe to aim and power your shot, curve it past a diving goalkeeper and bury it in the top corner. FEATURES • 32 national teams and a full knockout tournament to the trophy • Simple, satisfying swipe-to-shoot controls • Reactive goalkeeper that keeps every kick tense • Build a momentum streak and feel the crowd roar • Earn coins for wins and unlock cool ball skins in the shop • Unlockable achievements to chase • Juicy arcade feel: dynamic floodlit stadium, crowd, camera shake and slow-motion winners Quick to pick up, hard to put down. Play in your browser on desktop or mobile — no download needed. Can you go all the way and lift the World Cup?

How to play

• Swipe from the ball toward the goal to shoot. The swipe direction sets your aim and the swipe length sets the power. • Aim for the corners and mix up your shots to beat the goalkeeper. • Each match is a penalty shootout: score more than your opponent over 5 kicks. If it's tied, it goes to sudden death. • Win a match to advance to the next round. Win them all to become World Cup champion. • Earn coins for winning and spend them in the Ball Shop to unlock new ball skins. • Use the AUDIO button to turn sound effects and crowd noise on or off. Tip: watch the keeper and go for the far corners — a well-placed shot is better than a hard one.

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