Soccer's Longest Penalty Shootout: World Record Smashed in 2024

israel - The world record for the longest penalty shootout in soccer history stands at an incredible 56 shots, set in May 2024 in Israel's Liga Alef South semifinal match.

Soccer's Longest Penalty Shootout Record Smashed in 2024

In a historic match in May 2024, F.C. Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv set a world record for the longest penalty shootout in soccer history, with an incredible 56 shots taken.

Setting the Record

The record-breaking shootout occurred in the semifinal of Israel's third-tier Liga Alef South after a 2-2 draw in the postseason playoff match.

Unprecedented Length

Every player had to take at least two penalties, and half of each team's players had to take a third spot kick before Dimona emerged victorious with a 23-22 win over Shimshon.

Previous Records

The previous record of 54 penalties was set in England in March 2022, where Washington defeated Bedlington 25-24 in a first-round match of the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup.

The 2025 Apertura final in Liga MX, with 24 spot kicks, pales in comparison to the world record.