Japanese Football League to Introduce Penalties from 2026

The Japanese football league has announced the adoption of penalty shootouts to determine match winners starting from February 6, 2026. This decision aims to enhance the competitiveness of matches.

The Japanese football league has announced the adoption of penalty shootouts to determine match winners starting from February 6, 2026. This decision aims to enhance the competitiveness of matches and provide a clearer outcome in case of a draw. The new rules will apply to all official tournaments under the league's jurisdiction. Previously, extra time was used to decide the winner, but now penalties will be the primary method.

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