Overview

• IFAB has updated Law 14 to require a retake when a penalty kick scores despite an accidental double touch by the taker.
• The clarification distinguishes between unintentional double contacts and deliberate second touches that originally triggered a missed penalty.
• UEFA’s call for a review followed Atletico Madrid’s elimination after Julian Alvarez’s shootout goal was disallowed by VAR for a slip-induced double touch.
• Under the new rule, unsuccessful accidental double-touch kicks will result in an indirect free kick during play or be recorded as missed in shootouts.
• The updated procedures take effect on July 1, 2025, and can be applied at upcoming tournaments including the Club World Cup beginning June 14.