FIFA World Cup 2022: A record-breaking tournament for penalties?

The penalty kick as we know it today was introduced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB's) Law 14 in 1891. In accordance with the law, a player who purposefully trips, holds, or handles the ball within 12 yards of their own goal line is liable for a penalty.

The USA's all-time leading scorer, Landon Donovan, put away 57 goals in 157 games and was America's top scorer in World Cup history. Landon told Football Now that taking a penalty in football's biggest tournament is a "nerve-wracking" experience.

"You are very aware that this is a big moment not only for you and your team but your country," Donovan told Football Now.

Landon equalised from the spot in the USA's game against Ghana in 2016, securing a place in the quarterfinals.

"The relief after you score a goal in a World Cup, especially on a penalty, is huge. In a World Cup, there's just more at stake. When you take a club penalty, if you miss one, you might in two weeks get another one. In a World Cup, there's no second penalty coming. You know that this is your one chance."

Knowing that you are responsible for the dreams of millions of people back home can be more than a little daunting - and it's hard to recreate the pressure that comes with a penalty in training.

VAR was introduced to assist on-pitch referees in catching fouls committed inside the box that may have been missed.

The Video Assisted referee watches the match via several screens and can view slow-motion replays, allowing them to advise the on-pitch referee.

Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett predicts the Qatar World Cup will break that record.

"I can see more penalties being awarded because I think those VAR operators selected for the World Cup will be trained very efficiently by FIFA. There