The penalty awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo, during Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Iran on Monday means there have now been more penalties awarded in the 2018 World Cup in Russia than in any previous edition.
Ronaldo’s effort was saved after it was given following a VAR review.
It was the record 19th spot kick awarded in the tournament, which has yet to reach the knockout stage.
A VAR review later gave Iran a penalty in stoppage-time.
So far, 15 of the 20 total penalties have been successfully converted.
In Brazil four years ago, there were only 13 penalties in the entire tournament.
The previous World Cup record of 18 was first set in 1990, then matched in 1998 and 2002.
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